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CPW staff release lake trout back into Lake Granby

Fishing Access and Opportunity: Colorado Quality Waters

Joey Livingston

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces Colorado Quality Waters designation for 53 of the states most productive and quality fisheries

Ray Chen is an avid fly fisherman who loves Euro nymphing, short for European nymphing, where the angler drifts weighted flies below the water’s surface without a strike indicator or dry fly to tell them if there’s a hit. Chen rediscovered his love of fishing after taking a fishing clinic from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, where he’s now a volunteer with the agency’s Angler Outreach program.

Finding the Time, When There’s Time

Forrest Czarnecki

Volunteering with CPW’s Angler Outreach program fits into Ray Chen’s calendar with plenty of flexibility and fish!

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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!

Doug Skinner

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.

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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.

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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.

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Fly Fishing Colorado – Northern Pike

Self-sustaining populations of wild northern pike are found in many of Colorado’s mountain reservoirs.

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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.

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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.

Joe Lewandowski

Colorado Whitewater Boating Safety Tips

As whitewater season approaches, Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to ensure boaters remain safe while enjoying their whitewater river adventures.

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Lake Granby Osprey Nests Get A Spring Cleaning

Guidelines in place for COVID-19 provide an opportunity for homeowners to check their properties for items that can cause wildlife harm.

Randy Hampton

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2026 Annual State Parks Issue

The annual state park issue is full of recreation ideas: Bird watch at Barr Lake, go into the backcountry at State Forest, experience whitewater thrills at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, discover the hidden history of Mancos, and so much more!

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