Managed by Rocky Mountain Angling Club
Big Thompson – Sylvan Dale Ranch
Located 6 miles west of Loveland on the north side of Hwy 34 just east of the Dam store at the mouth of the Big Thompson Canyon.
About this property
8-9 ft. 4 or 5 wt. rods are ideal and can easily be waded early and later in the season with hip boots but chest waders should be used in the late spring and early summer due to run-off induced increased flows. Being a free- stone river, the fish aren’t super selective and are more presentation conscious than pattern specific. Caddis and stone flies will be found in the riffles mostly and mayflies in the slower pools. Attractor drys and nymphs all produce about anywhere and in the lower section there a number of deep pools that demand streamers for larger fish.
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Regulations
Option of 1/2 day River (A11) 1/2 day Lakes (A13) $100.00 Park in designated area only.. No camping, fires or firearms. Leave the gate the way you found it (open or closed).
Dogs not allowed
Stay On-Property
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch-The Homestead Guest House · House
The Homestead Guest House is a lovely three-bedroom home with a kitchen, outside deck, and a window-lined living room. Sleeps up to six.
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