| |  | | | Help Restore Federal Funding for Restoration and Rural Economic Development | |  | | | Federal funding is crucial for Trout Unlimited’s restoration efforts, which not only protect Colorado’s rivers and fisheries but also drive rural economic growth. These projects generate high-quality jobs and support contractors, engineers, and laborers in local communities. TU currently manages over $24 million in federally funded projects, helping sustain more than 250 jobs in Colorado. However, with government funding on hold and future restoration funding at risk, rural economies, farmers, and conservation efforts face uncertainty. We urge you to contact your elected officials and advocate for restoring and sustaining federal funding to keep these critical projects moving forward. | | | | | | | | | | | You can still participate in the Gala by purchasing one of a handful of remaining items at an opening bid level. Items include an African photo safari, Ross Native Series reels, a dream fishing vacation in Argentina, a spey rod and reel package, and a beautiful water-wise landscape plan for your property. | | | | | | | | 2025 CTU Spring Rendezvous The annual CTU Spring Rendezvous membership and board meeting is April 26th in Salida, CO. The Membership and Board meeting will be at the Scout Hut (210 E Sackett Ave) in Salida. All day Saturday, April 26 – 9 am – 4 pm, lunch provided. There is no registration cost for this event. | | | | | | | | Troutfest Colorado 2025 Attendee tickets now available for free! Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 12 PM to 5 PM at Coors Field for Troutfest Colorado—a free, family-friendly festival celebrating community, conservation, and education. Enjoy live music, fly tying demonstrations, casting clinics, youth activities, stadium tours, and more. Free parking is available in Lot A. Register now to be part of this unique summer event! | | | | | | | | Registration for the CTU Conservation & Fly Fishing Camp Ends April 1st The CTU River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp is June 8th-14th, and the deadline for registration is April 1st! CTU Camp is for youth 14 - 18 years old and we accept 20 campers each year. Campers spend a week together in the mountains near Almont, CO. This inclusive camp is a special place where teens find acceptance and make forever friendships with others who share their passion for the river, fly fishing, and conservation. | | | | | | | | Featured Partner: Devil's Thumb Ranch Devil’s Thumb Ranch, a valued River Champion Sponsor of our 2025 River Stewardship Gala, offers an authentic Colorado ranch experience while preserving the region’s pristine landscapes. As a dedicated partner in the Learning by Doing efforts to restore watershed health in the Fraser and Colorado headwaters, they are committed to conservation. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, fly fishing, cross-country skiing, and more across 6,500 scenic acres in the Rocky Mountains. With a renowned spa, acclaimed dining, and cozy lodge accommodations, it’s the perfect place to unplug, relax by the fire, and reconnect with nature and loved ones. | | | | | | | |  | -
March 22nd - The Fly Tying Clinic - Golden, CO - Join the West Denver chapter for its 46th annual event, with over 50 local and nationally-known tyers. Learn more. -
March 22nd - International Fly Fishing Film Festival - Grand Junction, CO - Join the Grand Valley Anglers chapter at Avalon Theater for the 2025 IF4. Learn more. -
March 26th - 5RTU Women - Pre-Season Skills Refresher - Durango, CO - Join the Five Rivers chapter at the San Juan Angler for rigging and fly selection strategies. Learn more. -
March 29th - The Trout Fishing Expo - Loveland, CO - Join the Rocky Mountain Flycasters chapter for their its annual expo. Includes exhibitors, fly tying, speakers, and more. Learn more. -
March 29th - Learn from the Pros - how to take your kid fly fishing - Durango, CO - Join the Five Rivers chapter at Memorial Park to learn from the pros! Learn more. -
April 2nd - Fly Gals Season Kickoff - Salida, CO - FlyGals will hold their Kick-Off for the 2025 season on Wednesday, April 2nd at the United Methodist Church. Learn more. -
April 2nd - Fly Fishing the Big Thompson in Spring - Boulder, CO - This presentation will delve into the unique challenges and rewards of fly fishing this iconic tailwater during the spring season. Learn more. -
April 4th - 20th Annual Conejos Superfly - Antonito, CO - A family and friends fun fishing tournament held on the Conejos River to raise funds for San Luis Valley chapter. Learn more. -
April 4th - Arkansas Tailwater Willow Cutting - Pueblo, CO - volunteer to help collect willow cuttings that will be used as transplants later in April. Learn more. -
April 5th - 5RTU Casting clinic - Durango, CO - As part of Duranglers Fly Fishing Festival, we invite you to Santa Rita Park at 11am on Saturday April 5th to practice your casting. Learn more. -
April 5th - Fly Fishing Film Tour - Durango, CO - Join the Five Rivers chapter for the 2025 F3T at the DoubleTree for an early or late show. Learn more. -
April 12th - Boulder Creek Spring Cleanup - Boulder, CO - Join Boulder Flycasters with Arbor Anglers Lafayette for a canyon cleanup on Boulder Creek. Learn more. -
May 31st - Troutfest Colorado 2025 - Denver, CO - Join CTU for the largest Trout Unlimited event in the country! A day at the ballpark celebrating community, conservation, and education. Free tickets are now available. Learn more. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Colorado Trout Unlimited
1536 Wynkoop Street Suite 320 | Denver, Colorado 80202
303-440-2937 | info@coloradotu.org | |  | | | | | | | | |
