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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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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

Colorado’s Quality Waters: Lake Granby
Lake Granby is the most prolific lake trout population in the state — they’re entirely self-sustaining through natural reproduction.

Teaching others to Fish – Eeland Stribling
When you volunteer, you become the welcoming smile that people associate with acquiring new skills or exploring new hobbies.

CPW, San Juan National Forest rescue unique native cutthroat trout from path of Stoner Mesa Fire
“Being an aquatic biologist in the Southwest these days, there is an intersection between fisheries work and wildfire”
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