All Entries Tagged With: "fishing"
Colorado Fishing Report for October 1, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
Colorado Fishing Report for September 24, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
Colorado Fishing Report for September 17, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
Colorado Fishing Report for September 10, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
Colorado Fishing Report for August 20, 2013
Fishing Report upgrades: new tools added This week, and for the foreseeable future, we will be linking as many fishing locations as possible in both the stocking report and the fishing report to our interactive Fishing Atlas. The Fishing Atlas provides a host of information, including driving directions, stocking details, and locations of the nearest […]
Colorado Fishing Report for July 23, 2013
Cherry Creek boat recommendations altered Effective Tuesday, July 29, Cherry Creek State Park will put the following recommendations in place for the West and East Boat Ramps due to low water levels, unmarked hazards and the potential for risk of damage to vessels: All vessels that launch and load on both the East & West […]
Colorado Fishing Report for July 23, 2013
Pueblo West High School champions young anglers Pueblo West’s Cyclone Anglers, led by teacher Steve Spock, is the state’s only high school fishing team. What started as a small group of dedicated, young anglers has blossomed into a 20 member team. Jerry Neal, editor of Colorado Outdoors Magazine for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, put together […]
Colorado Fishing Report for July 16, 2013
Prewitt Reservoir boat ramp closed for season Due to falling water levels at Prewitt Reservoir, the boat ramp is unusable for the remainder of the boating season. Wakeless boating is permitted, however only very small, hand-launched craft are able to access the water. Due to the low water levels, trailered watercraft or pleasure boats are […]
Trinidad Lake Closed to Boating
TRINIDAD, Colo. – Trinidad Lake in Trinidad Lake State Park is closed to boating until further notice. All other park activities, including fishing, camping and hiking, are still permitted. Wildfire aircraft will be dipping the lake for water to combat the Pipeline Fire on Fisher’s Peak near Trinidad. The park remains open to all activities […]
Colorado Fishing Report for July 9, 2013
Miramonte Reservoir in Montrose to close both boat ramps Due to the low water level at Miramonte Reservoir, both boat ramps at the lake will be closed the week of July 8. Lake users, however, can continue to use hand-launched craft such as canoes, sea kayaks and row boats. Float tubes can also be used. […]
Fishing Report for July 2, 2013
‘Kid’s Fishing Clinic’ to be held at Steamboat Lake State Park Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites kids and their families to enjoy a fun-filled day at Steamboat Lake State Park’s first-ever ‘Kid’s Fishing Clinic’, Saturday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to 12:30, at the Bridge Island boat trailer parking lot. Registration for the event will […]
Fishing Report for June 25, 2013
Outdoor enthusiasts lead effort for new Colorado wildlife sporting license plate The Colorado Wildlife Sporting License Plate will allow anglers to proudly display their identity as a community, while helping to increase access to angling and shooting opportunities across our state. A portion of the money raised from license plate fees will be used to […]
Fishing Report for June 18, 2013
Women invited to Granby’s “Cast ‘n Blast” clinic Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, shotguns and proper firearm handling are invited to a women-only “Cast ‘N Blast” clinic in Granby, Saturday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed for beginners, no experience or equipment is required. Participants are advised to […]
Fishing Report for June 12, 3013
Boating safety class at Crawford State Park Crawford State Park will host a boating safety class on June 15 at 10 a.m. Parks and Wildlife recommends that all boat owners take a safety class to help ensure the safety of their families and other boaters. Anyone operating a motorboat, including a personal watercraft or sailboat […]
Fishing Report for June 4, 2013
Emergency public fish salvage at Henry Lake Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized a public fish salvage beginning June 1 at Henry Lake, northeast of Ordway in Crowley County. The salvage was authorized because the lake is being drained and loss of fish is imminent. The public salvage will continue until the lake is […]
Emergency Public Fish Salvage at Henry Lake
COLORADO SPRINGS — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized a public fish salvage beginning June 1 at Henry Lake, northeast of Ordway in Crowley County. The salvage was authorized because the lake is being drained and loss of fish is imminent. The public salvage will continue until the lake is dry or conditions are unsuitable […]
Survey Shows High Angler Satisfaction in Colorado
DENVER – Colorado’s human population is growing and becoming more diverse. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is making sure to keep pace. A 2012 Angler Survey report commissioned by the agency unveiled an informative collection of data that will allow the agency to serve the needs of a changing sport-fishing culture. The survey respondents let Colorado […]
CPW Fishing Report – May 28, 2013
“Free Fishing Weekend” is June 1 and 2 The fish are starting to bite all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers of all ages to participate in the annual “Free Fishing Weekend” June 1 and 2. Each year, the […]
Free Fishing Weekend in Colorado, JUNE 1-2
DENVER – The fish are starting to bite at waters all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend, June 1-2. Each year, the agency designates the first weekend in […]
Fishing Report – April 21, 2013
Tiger muskies to Harvey Gap State Park Colorado Parks and Wildlife stocked nearly 150 tiger muskie at Harvey Gap State Park last week, providing anglers with a unique fishing opportunity. Because the tiger muskie is sterile, all of its energy goes toward growth, which means many fish exceed 30 pounds and some grow to up […]