Autumn offers some of the best fishing in Glenwood Springs and Colorado with all types of species biting best this time of year. As the days grow shorter the fish begin feeding more to prepare themselves for winter and the colder waters move the fish closer to the surface. Unfortunately, with all the recent rain it has clouded up the rivers and made it more difficult. The rain and high waters stimulate more sediment in the rivers, it gets mucky and the flies die quicker. But it can’t rain forever and a fall fishing trip is well worth your time. Prior to all the recent rain the fishing on the Colorado River from Glenwood Springs to Rifle has been spectacular, especially with the crowds depleting after Labor Day. For a current fish report visit the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

Here are two good videos about Fly Fishing in the Roaring Fork Valley: The Roaring Fork River and Frying Pan River:

This is a six minute video. If you like it, the full 29 minute version is available here.

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We added a Fly Fishing Access Map for the Colorado River and Roaring Fork River today to the Glenwood Blog. We also showed No Name Creek and Grizzly Creek access.

The map is provided by Community Walk and is collaborative: you can login and add comments, photos, or your own access points. Give it a go. It is interactive: you can zoom in and out, see street or satellite view. There is an export feature if you want to export the markers to Google Earth.
Our other collaborative map is a Restaurant Map and a General Glenwood Springs Map (that has hotels on it)

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Fishing Comp: Saturday August 19th, 2006 @ 8:00am
Location: Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers.

** Pre-registration closes August 17th @ 12:00am. On site registration will take place August 19th from 7:00am - 8:00am. On site registration may be subject to higher fees. (more…)

Casting Comp: Friday August 18th, 2006 @ 7:30am - $6,000 in prize money

Location: Peace Ranch, Basalt, Colorado. An Official American Casting Association 5 weight Event. Check out the venue and get driving directions here.

** Pre-registration closes August 17th @ 12:00am. On site registration will take place August 18th from 7:00am - 8:30am. On site registration may be subject to higher fees. (more…)

The Maroon Bells opened up on May 26th, 2006 and if you have visitors coming in from out of town, or are planning to head over the Maroon Bells this summer to hike or take in a driving tour, be aware that the area has limited access by car from June through September.

From mid June, during the main part of the day, you will need to take a bus tour. Tours leave the Aspen Highlands ski area every 20 minutes from 9:05 am to 2:05 pm and then every hour and half until 4:30pm, last bus leaves at 5:00pm. If you are visiting the area from 7am – 9 am or from 5pm – 7pm then you can access the area with a $10 recreation use fee.

The area has been closed to private vehicles during the peak times of the day since 2000 because of the build up of pollution on the mountain. The aspen and the wildflowers, the reason everyone loves to travel to the area, were choking from all the pollution from the vehicles.

All non-motorized forms of transportation can go through at no charge at anytime. On the bus tours you can bring along Fido, so long he stays on the leash at all times and you keep him on the trails and be aware he can’t go swimming in the lakes.

Check out the Forest Service site for downloadable trail guides before heading out. There is something for everyone and every ability, such as the Maroon Lake Scenic trail an easy 1.5 mile (one way) trail that takes you across creeks, around an active beaver pond and loops back around the lake. You can turn back at any point to head back to the trailhead.

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Published in DenverPost.com on Mar 29, 2006
Over the next few weeks, Colorado Division of Wildlife personnel will stock the largest number of kokanee salmon in seven years - nearly 700,000 more than a year ago.

This turn marks a continued recovery from egg-collection problems of recent years and, given proper survival and growth conditions, an ultimate boost in angler success. The fry range in size from 1 to 2 inches. (more…)

The 8th Annual Rifle Gap Ice Fishing Tournament takes place this weekend, January 21st and 22nd. The Grand Prize is $20, 000 in cash!

The Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Sportsmen Wildlife Fund, and Rifle Gap State Park partnered together for the tournament which is sponsored by Savage Land Co. and Wells, Fargo Bank.

Registration fees are $35 for adult. Youths 17 and under are free. For registration, call 625-2085, ext. 2. Visit the Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce for the registration form and to read over the rules and regulations.

Roaring Fork Anglers offers guided float fishing trips, guided walks, and wade fishing in the Roaring Fork River Valley.

Choose from a full day or a half-day float trip, two anglers per boat, on the Roaring Fork River or the Colorado River. Explore the Frying Pan, Roaring Fork, Crystal and Colorado Rivers with a guided walk or wade fishing trip. Full or half-day wade trips can accommodate from one to three people.

Both beginners and seasoned fly fishermen/fisherwomen are welcome! All equipment is provided, and full day trips included a Streamside Lunch. (Flies, fishing license and gratuities are not included.) Fly Tying classes are also available.
For more information, email us or call at 970-945-0180.

Roaring Fork Anglers
2114 B Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-0180

For current conditions for Roaring Fork Rivers – fishing report and river flows – click here.