
Ice-Out Trout: Springtime Fishing in Colorado
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.
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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 is famous for its wide variety of world-class fisheries. To help anglers make the most of these abundant waters, Colorado Parks and Wildlife organizes the state’s top fishing destinations into two categories: Gold Medal and Quality Waters. This video provides an overview of both programs, which includes both warm and cold-water fisheries.
Colorado Outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s magazine, features a wealth of information for hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts.