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Fishing Access and Opportunity: Colorado Quality Waters
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces Colorado Quality Waters designation for 53 of the states most productive and quality fisheries
Finding the Time, When There’s Time
Volunteering with CPW’s Angler Outreach program fits into Ray Chen’s calendar with plenty of flexibility and fish!
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Fishing Colorado: Gold Medal & Quality Waters Programs
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 Quality Waters: North Fork of the Cache la Poudre
Fishing pressure is high and trout are highly educated, but the stretch supports strong trout densities, including quality fish measuring 14 inches and greater. In addition to great fishing opportunities, Gateway Natural Area offers hiking trails, picnic areas, paddling access, and other family-friendly amenities.
Colorado Quality Waters: Frantz Lake
Frantz Lake State Wildlife Area is located in Salida, Colorado. The lake offers a fantastic fishing experience with an ADA-accessible fishing pier.
Colorado Quality Waters: South Platte River in Eleven Mile Canyon
Elisa Gleason explains why the South Platte River in Eleven Mile Canyon has become one of her favorite fishing destinations. Gleason, who also hopes to inspire other women to get involved in the sport, shares how fly fishing went from hobby to an obsession. She also shares some tips for fishing this technical water where trout can be selective.
Colorado Quality Waters: Lake Fork of the Gunnison
This section of the Lake Fork reflects decades of collaborative conservation, including habitat improvements funded by the Bureau of Reclamation and implemented CPW.
Finding the Time, When There’s Time
Volunteering with CPW’s Angler Outreach program fits into Ray Chen’s calendar with plenty of flexibility and fish!
Colorado’s beer industry could be impacted by Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)?
Prevention is the best defense. Boaters, anglers, and anyone who recreates on the water can help prevent the spread of ANS by cleaning, draining, and drying their water gear between every use.
CPW is now accepting applications for the Sportsperson’s Roundtable
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is inviting hunters, anglers, and trappers to apply for the Sportsperson’s Roundtable from Sept. 16 to Oct. 17, 2025. The Roundtable supports wildlife management through diverse feedback.
Retired But Not Tired, a Volunteer Finds Purpose on The Pond
For Michael Hedgpeth, sharing the magic of the outdoors takes a team — one that he leads
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