
Featured Fishing Posts

Fake Bait
For the beginning or average angler, deciding what lure to try can get pretty overwhelming. Learn about the lures that will help you catch your next fish.

Time to Smoke Some Trout
Spring is a great time to catch trout in Colorado. Use these simple tips to smoke trout and add an exciting new flavor to your salads, pasta and more.
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Fishing is Fun Grants Awarded for 8 Colorado Angling Projects
CPW has awarded $650,000 to eight Fishing is Fun (FIF) projects, all geared to improve angling opportunities in the state of Colorado.

The Spawn Must Go On
The broodstocks at Zimmerman Lake and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery represent the backbone of efforts to recover the Greenback Cutthroat Trout.

7 Outstanding Colorado Kayaking Destinations
Grab your sunscreen and a personal flotation device (PFD) and get ready to spend a beautiful day kayaking on Colorado’s beautiful waters!

Smoked Trout Benedict
This recipe by Michael Vialpando of The Wild Feast will make a good meal for two and will take about 30 minutes to prepare.

On the Line
At CPW’s call center, we receive a diverse group of questions about fishing in Colorado and how one can be part of this great angler’s state.

Simple Cold-Smoked Trout
This recipe will work for any type of trout or salmon, though curing or smoking times may vary for fish larger than the average trout.

Fly Fishing Colorado – Northern Pike
Self-sustaining populations of wild northern pike are found in many of Colorado’s mountain reservoirs.

Keeping Fishing Simple with Nate Zelinsky
Whether you are new to fishing or you’ve always wanted to give it a try, Nate Zelinsky has some tips that will have you catching fish and having fun.

Durango Hatchery Takes First Spawn From Rare Cutthroat Trout
After nearly two-years, CPW hatchery staff in Durango have spawned a new lineage of Colorado River cutthroat trout that were rescued during the 416 fire.
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