| | | |  |  | The Start of a New Colorado Fishing Season is here! Even with a possibly notorious spring snow storm sneaking in, the new fishing season has started! As of March 31, 2021, you can now renew your new fishing license. Your license renewal does more than grant you the freedom to fish many of the state’s beautiful lakes, rivers, and streams. The revenue generated from your fishing license goes toward conserving your local fisheries today and for generations to come. Who's ready to enjoy some of the best fishing Colorado has to offer? | | | | | | | |  | Enter for a chance to win a 'Dream Year of Colorado Fly Fishing' Prize value: $2272 You’ll fill the next year with four memorable days of guided fishing on some of the region’s most beloved rivers! The winner of this raffle will receive certificates good for FOUR days of guided fishing for two anglers! - One day of walk-wade fishing during the 2021 season on the South Platte River at Deckers/Cheesman Canyon with Blue Quill Angler (or on other public water served by Blue Quill)
- Fish on Colorado’s largest stretch of Gold Medal waters with a one day float trip on the Arkansas River with Arkanglers, valid for one year.
- Float fish the Colorado River with a full-day float trip with Cutthroat Anglers in Silverthorne, valid for one year.
- Float or walk/wade trip on the legendary tailwaters of the San Juan River near Farmington, NM with Duranglers – or on buyer’s choice of Colorado west-slope waters served by Duranglers, valid for one year.
All trips are for two anglers, require advance reservation and are subject to availability. Fishing license and gratuity are not included. Proceeds from this raffle will support Colorado Trout Unlimited's mission to protect, conserve and restore Colorado’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Raffle tickets are $5/ea 5 for $20 15 for $50 | | | | | | | | | |  | Virtual STREAM Girls Events along Colorado’s Front Range during Spring 2021 | | | | | | STREAM Girls is happening this spring! These virtual programs empower girls to explore local watersheds through the eyes of a scientist, angler, and artist using self-guided activities supported by instructional videos. Virtual STREAM Girls - Southern Front Range (Larkspur Pick-Up/Drop-Off): April 29 – May 16, 2021 REGISTER HERE The virtual STREAM Girls events are open to all girls (grades 4-8). If girls have access to their own fly fishing gear and fly tying supplies, they are welcome to register from across the state! We plan to return to in-person STREAM Girls event in Fall 2021. | | | | | | Opinion: If we fight each other over water, we’ll all come out losers There are no easy answers to water issues in the West. Protecting our rivers will require cooperation from every entity that has an impact on our rivers. | | | | | | Learning to Row Where did you learn to row and who did you learn from? Josh Duplechian, TU Senior Producer, recalls the people and experiences that led him to learn how to row. | | | | | | Fishing and Conserving Rare Waters in the Rockies High Country Angler recently had the chance to interview Brenden Stucky, Clint Packo and Erin Crider, partners in an emerging new player within Colorado’s fly fishing business community, RareWaters, to learn more about how they are working to advance angling and conservation. Learn more about the "AirBnB for anglers". | | | | | | How will the huge wildfires of 2020 impact Colorado’s trout fisheries? Colorado, along with many states in the Rocky Mountain West, experienced a record-breaking fire season in 2020 where over 650,000 acres burned in our state. How will the trout populations in nearby streams be impacted? What should anglers expect to see in the rivers this year? | | | | | | The Lightning Bug It's one of those flies that has spawned a large number of variations. It works great in the warmer months, but also in the winter. Tie this one for your fishing season! | | | | | | *NEW* Spring 2021 High Country Angler Check out the new Spring 2021 issue of High Country Angler e-zine! Featuring articles on TU's abandoned mine reclamation work, public lands advocacy that will safeguard some 400,000 acres of the wild and historic landscapes, a story about the 2021 Conejos Superfly, exploring the impacts of the 2020 wildfires on fisheries, Denver TU's Trout in the Classroom Eddy Tank, and much more, including the regular columns: -
Getting Salty in Wyoming by Brian LaRue -
Spring Fever by Landon Mayer -
For the Birds by Hayden Mellsop -
Fly Fishing Rigs for Leader & Tippet Tags by Peter Stitcher, and more! | | | | | | | | Business Partner: Anglers All Anglers All is a Colorado TU business partner and generous supporter of our coldwater conservation work around the state. Based in Littleton since 1954, Anglers All is a full service fly shop, including a travel department to help you plan your next angling adventure and plenty of classes to up your game. In June, Anglers All will again host the Mile High 25. This fly fishing tournament is a jam-packed weekend where teams of two compete to catch and release the most species of fish on public water across Colorado! Learn more about the Mile High 25 here - then grab your favorite fishing buddy and sign up! www.anglersall.com | | | | | |  | See all upcoming events on our calendars below. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Colorado Trout Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to conserve, protect, and restore Colorado's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. | | Colorado Trout Unlimited
1536 Wynkoop Street Suite 320 | Denver, Colorado 80202
3034402937 | info@coloradotu.org | | | | | | Share with your river friends: | | | | | | |
