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July 2023

Troutfest Colorado 2023

On Saturday, July 8th, 2023, Colorado Trout Unlimited held its annual Troutfest Colorado at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Approximately 3,000 people entered the ballpark throughout the day to roam the mezzanine level of the stadium and visit over 50 exhibitors, watch films on the giant scoreboard, receive casting instruction, view professional fly tyers, and interact with numerous youth activities.

 
 

Take Action - Protect Colorado Wetlands and Headwaters

In May, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling that sharply reduced Clean Water Act protections for wetlands that are vital to healthy and functioning watersheds. Please take a moment to ask Governor Jared Polis to ensure that the State takes on this responsibility so that state water quality protections are applied to keep our headwater streams and wetlands intact.

 

Ross Reels donates $31,125 to Colorado Trout Unlimited

Ross Reels proudly donated $31,125 to Colorado Trout Unlimited and the Poudre Headwaters Project as part of its Native Series Reel Campaign and the first Greenback Cutthroat Edition. The presentation took place Saturday, July 8th, at CTU's Troutfest Colorado, hosted at Coors Field. Also at Troutfest Colorado, Ross and CTU announced the newest addition of the Native Series, the Colorado River Cutthroat Edition.

 
 

2023 River Conservation & Fly Fishing Camp - Building Leaders While Building Leaders

This year’s CTU River Conservation & Fly Fishing (RCFF) Camp was June 11th - 17th in Almont, CO, and was a huge success! After receiving several camp counselor applications (from 2022 campers and returning Junior Counselors) as well as new camper applications, we had the excellent idea to not only accept 20 awesome campers but also accept 12 Junior Camp Counselors at this year’s RCFF Camp!

 
 

Proposed Uinta Basin Railway Poses Threat to the Gold Medal Colorado River

A coalition of Utah counties known as the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition has proposed construction of the Uinta Basin Railway (UBR), an 88-mile rail line across northern Utah connecting the oil fields in the Uinta basin to existing rail lines in Colorado. Read more about TU's concerns.

 
 

Cutthroat Chapter Trout Unlimited 2023 Raffle

With a large amount of prizes, the 2023 CCTU raffle is on! Only 200 tickets will be sold, so get them while they last. This years prizes include fishing trips, lodging, fly rods and reels, hand tied flies, and more. Hurry before they're gone!

 

Featured Partner: RareWaters

RareWaters links landowners and anglers together in one place, enabling premium do it yourself fly fishing experiences. Their mission is to spread the power of the outdoors and inspiration to conserve it. Watch their new video now.

 
  • August 18th - 19th - Gunnison Angling Society's Superfly - Almont, CO - Two-person teams compete to see who can catch the most inches of trout in one day using the two flies of their choice. Learn more here.

  • August 20th - West Denver Chapter Family Picnic - Denver, CO - Join the West Denver Chapter for their family picnic at Lake Lehow. Learn more here.

  • September 16th - Carp Slam - Denver, CO - A fly fishing tournament testing world class fly anglers | Presented by Denver Trout Unlimited. Learn more here.

  • Sept. 27th - Oct. 1 - Trout Unlimited CX3 - Spokane, WA - CX3 is Trout Unlimited’s biggest family-and-friends focused gathering. Learn more here.

  • October 20th - 22nd - CTU Rendezvous - Glenwood Springs, CO - Save the date!

See all upcoming events on our event calendar.

 

Thank you to our business partners:

 
 
 

Colorado Trout Unlimited
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303-440-2937 | info@coloradotu.org

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