Learning to fly fish does not have to be intimidating, difficult or expensive. There are lots of opportunites for classes with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), local fly shops and fly-fishing organizations around Colorado.
Everyone has a part to play in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species in Colorado, even those who recreate on Colorado’s waters with non-motorized watercraft.
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.
Volunteering with CPW’s Angler Outreach program fits into Ray Chen’s calendar with plenty of flexibility and fish!
Meet Megan. A Hatchery Technician at Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery, she grew up in Colorado, always loved being outdoors. At Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery, somewhere between 100,000 and 250,000 two-inch cutthroat trout are stocked by plane every year, and Megan gets to be a part of that grand task!
Once zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species establish themselves in a waterway, they are nearly impossible to remove. That’s why CPW is working with anglers and recreational water users to stop their spread before it’s too late.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife introduces Trojan male brook trout in a first-of-its-kind effort to protect native cutthroat trout in Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces Colorado Quality Waters designation for 53 of the states most productive and quality fisheries
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Take A Friend Fishing Contest rewards anglers for sharing their expertise and love of fishing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologist introduces less-invasive method to survey greenback cutthroat trout
Years of consideration and conservation work all led to a golden moment for two pristine rivers in central Colorado.
