
Colorado Parks and Wildlife resumes ANS sampling efforts in the Colorado River for 2026
Frequent samplings are part of CPW’s increased efforts following the discovery of zebra mussels in the river
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Frequent samplings are part of CPW’s increased efforts following the discovery of zebra mussels in the river

As lakes and reservoirs lose what little ice they formed this winter, these waters come alive with some of the best trout fishing of the season.

Lake Pueblo and Cherry Creek reservoirs completed walleye 2026 spawning operations with 127 million fertilized eggs delivered to Pueblo and Wray hatcheries

After more than a decade of work, Mark Sandersen has developed a deep understanding of northern Colorado’s lakes and streams as an aquatic biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Although outdoor temperatures are warm, the water beneath is still very cold, so we encourage you to layer up and put on your life jacket before launching your boat.

With fish secured in their backpacks, a group of over 40 crew members set off to take this year’s fish to their new home
Colorado Outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s magazine, features a wealth of information for hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts.