October 11th, 2013
Blue River Streamflow Update Below Dillon Reservoir – October 11, 2013
The release from Lake Dillon into the Blue River in Silverthorne, continues to run at a very healthy 260 cfs. This is the highest flow from the reservoir in over two years. The fact that this is happening so late in the year is nothing short of amazing. All of this is, of course, due […]
Read MoreOctober 02nd, 2013
Impact of the Government Shutdown for Local Fishing
We are fielding a lot of questions in the shop since Tuesday morning with regards to the shut down and how it affects access to local rivers. We certainly don’t have all the answers at this point, as it seems like an evolving situation but, here is what we know so far. We received an […]
Read MoreSeptember 25th, 2013
The Colorado Angler Fishing Report – September 25, 2013
Report for September 25. Another big round of rain Sunday night, into Monday morning in the valleys, with snow in the higher elevations, has added some flow again to many rivers around the central part of the state. Although, there were some initial clarity degradation issues scattered around, those are all on the mend […]
Read MoreSeptember 20th, 2013
The Colorado Angler Fishing Report – September 20, 2013
Report for September 20. Overall, things across the high country have been relatively normal. While we have had a wetter than normal pattern for this time of year, any negative effects of that rain have been merely an inconvenience and temporary in duration. As of Friday morning, things have started to dry out and clarity, […]
Read MoreSeptember 03rd, 2013
The Colorado Angler Fishing Report – September 3, 2013
Report for September 3. Flow Update: Tuesday has brought some noticeable changes to a couple of Tailwaters across the region. Some of these will be short-lived as recent rainfall is allowed to be released, while others may last longer. The Blue below Dillon and Green Mountain, Williams Fork and the Frying Pan all made […]
Read MoreAugust 31st, 2013
The Colorado Angler Fishing Report – August 31, 2013
Report for August 31. Fishing across the high country continues to impress. It seems as if we keep getting just the right amount of moisture out of a steady Monsoon season to keep river conditions healthy, without causing too much damage to overall clarity. Sure there have been a few localized blow outs but, […]
Read MoreAugust 09th, 2013
The Colorado Angler Fishing Report – August 9, 2013
Report for August 9. What a month August is already shaping up to be. A return of healthy trout flows on the Colorado have made a huge impact on what had been some dangerously warm water temps. Conditions are now in prime form and it looks to be setting up for a great turn […]
Read MoreJuly 27th, 2013
The Colorado Angler Fishing Report – July 26, 2013
Report for July 26th. With out a doubt the biggest change around here is the long awaited release of additional water from Green Mountain Reservoir into the lower Blue River. Not only has this dramatically change access to the Blue but, more importantly, it has had a direct effect on conditions and health of […]
Read MoreJuly 03rd, 2013
The Colorado Angler Fishing Report – July 4, 2013
Report for July 4th Great fishing remains throughout most of the high country as summer hatches are popping on every major river around. The highlights: PMDs, Yellow Sallies and Caddis are just about everywhere so, don’t hit the river without having some of your favorite patterns for them in your box. Green Drakes continue […]
Read MoreJune 27th, 2013
The Colorado Angler Fishing Report – June 26, 2013
Report for June 26th There is some fantastic fishing going on all over Colorado at the moment. Look for summer hatches to be popping on every major river as well as the smaller tributaries. Stream-flows continue to trend downward and are at angler friendly levels for both wade and float fishing. Another big positive […]
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