Fishing in Colorado.... - The Orange Mane

dbfan4life · 06-01-2011, 06:53 AM

Hey everyone! My dad is visting the Denver area soon from southern NM. He is an avid outdoorsman and wants to do some fishing while he is there. I told him I knew some great guys who know where good spots are! Nothing too extreme were he would have to hike a day to get there. Just somewhere he can take a day trip to and have a great experience. Thanks in advance!

worm · 06-01-2011, 07:28 AM

Any gold medal river will do. I am partial to the Fryingpan River from Ruedi Dam to Basalt as I used to live right on it. He would also be able to hit the Roaring Fork and go over the Continental Divide.

To far to do as a day trip but could be done as a one nighter....with that one night spent in Aspen or Basalt.

Chris · 06-01-2011, 08:50 AM

I suggest the entire state of Colorado.

But as a kid I would fish in the flat tops, along the river (forget which) between vail and glenwood spgs, piney lake and a ton more.

dbfan4life · 06-01-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

I suggest the entire state of Colorado.

But as a kid I would fish in the flat tops, along the river (forget which) between vail and glenwood spgs, piney lake and a ton more.

I think he will be in the glenwood spgs area.

Tim · 06-01-2011, 05:21 PM

This time of the year the roaring fork is flowing so much it is unfishable but the frying pan is good and thats what I would recommend near glenwood.

Durango · 06-02-2011, 03:21 AM

Your Dad can get some of the best current conditions around the state from this site

http://www.takemefishing.org/state/p...=State_Fishing

My favorites have always been the San Miguel and Delores Rivers near Telluride, but I'm from the general area, so I'm biased.

Truth is, I haven't had a bad experience fishing anywhere in Colorado, especially during high summer; mid-July through mid-August.

Right now, the unbelievable snow pack and heavy snowmelt makes brook fishing difficult, if not dangerous. The best period is after the runoff in mid-July. Hope that helps.

Take a look at the site for licensing information and current conditions during the period of his visit.

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06-01-2011, 07:28 AM	#2
worm Great moments are born... ...from great opportunity Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,947 Adopt-a-Bronco: #20	Any gold medal river will do. I am partial to the Fryingpan River from Ruedi Dam to Basalt as I used to live right on it. He would also be able to hit the Roaring Fork and go over the Continental Divide. To far to do as a day trip but could be done as a one nighter....with that one night spent in Aspen or Basalt.

06-01-2011, 08:50 AM	#3
Chris Millenium Scrooge McDuck Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,498 Adopt-a-Bronco: OrlandoFranklin	I suggest the entire state of Colorado. But as a kid I would fish in the flat tops, along the river (forget which) between vail and glenwood spgs, piney lake and a ton more.

06-01-2011, 05:21 PM	#5
Tim First round bye Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,068 Adopt-a-Bronco: DRC	This time of the year the roaring fork is flowing so much it is unfishable but the frying pan is good and thats what I would recommend near glenwood.

06-02-2011, 03:21 AM	#6
Durango Perennial Pro-bowler Woodsman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durango Posts: 851 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Your Dad can get some of the best current conditions around the state from this site http://www.takemefishing.org/state/p...=State_Fishing My favorites have always been the San Miguel and Delores Rivers near Telluride, but I'm from the general area, so I'm biased. Truth is, I haven't had a bad experience fishing anywhere in Colorado, especially during high summer; mid-July through mid-August. Right now, the unbelievable snow pack and heavy snowmelt makes brook fishing difficult, if not dangerous. The best period is after the runoff in mid-July. Hope that helps. Take a look at the site for licensing information and current conditions during the period of his visit.