Tag: Fishing
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CPW pulls more than 1,000 trout from massive reservoir that’s set to be drained
Amid the draining and closure of popular fishing spot Antero Reservoir, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been hard at work to salvage the lake’s fish. According to a report from the agency, their aquatic biologists in conjunction with Denver Water staff pulled more than 1,000 trout out of Antero Reservoir on Friday, heavily relying on…
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CPW stocks 18,000 members of state-endangered ‘canary in a coal mine’ fish species
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has stocked a tiny, but important fish on USDA Forest Service land for the first time. According to a June 9 press release, CPW aquatic biologists and USDA Forest Service rangers and biologists put more than 18,000 northern redbelly dace into a small groundwater-fed creek on Pawnee National Grassland last month.…
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Aggressive predatory fish to be targeted in Colorado fishing tourney with big prizes
An all-ages fishing tournament is set to be held in Summit County and by participating, anglers will be helping Colorado’s native fish populations, too. Considered to be an invasive threat, Northern Pike are predators known to aggressively diminish native fish populations, including trout. Because of this, they’re a local fish that can often be caught…
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EDITORIAL: Colorado’s hunters, anglers push back
It’s not news to the many who hunt and fish Colorado’s wilds that our state has been at a crossroads on conservation issues. More “progressive” priorities for the outdoors have been advanced under the stewardship of Gov. Jared Polis. Recreation, rooted in hiking, cycling and skiing has continued to enjoy the blessing of the state’s…
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Zebra mussels have “infested” six bodies of water in Colorado, sampling efforts resume
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has resumed sampling efforts related to aquatic nuisance species in the Colorado River, per a May 13 press release. This news follows the detection of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in the river in July 2024 and the detection of adult zebra mussels in the river in 2025. According to Colorado Parks…
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Colorado fly fishing guide ranks among best in the US
As well as steer you toward the fish via local expertise, fly fishing guides make guests comfortable on the water and build their confidence. USA Today 10Best recently published their list of the ten best fly fishing guides for 2026, and one Colorado company was included. USA Today 10Best is a readers’ choice awards program…
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Conservation group launches ballot drive for constitutional right to hunt and fish
The T. Roosevelt Conservation Alliance announced the launch of a campaign to place Initiative 302 on the November ballot, which would amend the Colorado Constitution to enshrine the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife using traditional methods if approved by voters. The newly formed issue committee reported an initial $1 million commitment from T.…
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CPW breaks down where boating season is likely to be limited or canceled at state parks
It’s no secret that widespread drought is underway in Colorado, hitting 100% coverage for the first time since 2021 this week. As a result, various impacts to outdoor recreation are expected, perhaps most noticeable when it comes to fishing and boating. Given that most of Colorado’s largest bodies of water are reservoirs that are used…
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Major fishing impacts expected amid drought-induced transfer of water in Colorado
Amid the impending drainage of Antero Reservoir – a move by Denver Water that’s meant to save water from evaporation amid drought via the transfer of the water to Cheesman Reservoir in Sedalia – anglers can expect other Park County impacts, as well. According to a report from Eleven Mile and Spinney Mountain State Parks,…
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Lake Pueblo State Park: A water getaway that’s got boat rentals, trails to explore, and more
The perfect spot for a day trip on a hot summer day, Lake Pueblo is known as one of Colorado’s “fishing hot spots,” with over 4,600 surface acres of water, 60 miles of shoreline, and nearly 10,000 acres of land. There’s plenty of room for sailing, motor-boating, waterskiing, and river tubing – and don’t forget…