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The National Park Service (NPS) launched a website today that features an "on-line" exhibit. Titled 9/11/01 The Meaning Of National Parks in Times of Crises, the site provides access to personal accounts of park visitors and employees both on and following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The site--whose address is www.nps.gov/remembrance--also invites its virtual visitors to comment on their current reflections about the value of National Parks in their lives today.

The site features some 20 interviews from an NPS oral history project that recorded the experiences and perspectives of employees who responded to the attacks and their aftermath at 12 sites in New York, Washington and around the country. In announcing the new website, NPS director Fran Mainella stated, "The National Park Service and our partners, the National Park Foundation and Eastern National want everyone to explore the memories of our workers and visitors -- and add personal comments and reactions."

"These parks and their people, the rangers, gardeners, police, secretaries, and more, will always carry the memory of September 11. Our visitors, at parks both near and far have shared their ideas of why and how they value the parks and the people who serve them. The message of September 11 is not only of loss. September 11 speaks of courage, determination and perseverance," she said.

The design and creation of the on-line exhibit is made possible through a grant from The National Park Foundation (NPF) to the Recovery and Remembrance Fund (Fund). "As we all continue to deal with our grief from the tragedy of September 11 in different ways, it is helpful to remember that National Parks can serve as special places for solitude, reflection and comfort," said Jim Maddy, president of the National Park Foundation. ""Now more than ever, National Parks have a special role to play in our lives, and connecting Americans to these special places through this web site is a role the National Park Foundation is pleased to play."

In addition to the web site, the Fund has underwritten the collection of the website's featured material, including the oral history project. It is managed by Eastern National, a nonprofit educational organization serving America's national parks and other public trusts. "Soon after 9/11,it was apparent that NPS staff and visitors had been deeply affected by what happened," said Eastern National President Chesley Moroz. "We established the Recovery and Remembrance Fund to document the oral histories of the park employees who witnessed and have supported the 9-11-01 recovery efforts and to create educational programs about the September 11th events and the involvement of national parks. Thanks to the generosity of the National Park Foundation and a number of organizations and individuals, we are pleased that the Fund was able to underwrite this important project," she said.

Featured parks include Federal Hall National Memorial, which on 9/11/01 served as a safe haven for some 250 people fleeing from the falling debris and choking dust caused by the collapse of the World Trade Center. Others are: The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Gateway in New York City; parks of metropolitan Washington, D.C.; Western Pennsylvania area parks; Fort McHenry (MD); Independence (PA); Shenandoah (VA); Mount Rainier (WA); Manzanar (CA); Yosemite (CA); and Golden Gate (CA).

Visitors to the website experience the ways these national park areas and their staffs and visitors responded to the events of 9/11 and its aftermath. The project also documents visitors talking about their sense of a heightened value of parks since the attacks. The website links to a number of related sites including the Official Flight 93 Website, The September 11 Digital Archive, and Museums Celebrate America's Freedoms.

The site uses the impact of the medium to present sound, video, and static displays. s2n Media of New York, which has done website development for a wide range of commercial and government clients, including the Smithsonian and the National Science Foundation, was contracted to create the site. The design team has obtained permission to incorporate post 9-11 news footage of parks and visitors from disparate places throughout the National Park System.

The NPS considers the website a work in progress and hopes that visitors will be inspired to share their stories and comments in the Remembrance section of the site . The goal is to allow people from around the United States and the world to contribute to the project and to incorporate their contributions into future exhibits and publications.

National park vacations continue to be popular with travelers from around the world, and many people plan their national park vacations well in advance of their travel date. That doesn't mean, however, that a national park vacation is out of the question for last-minute travelers. In fact, by following a few simple suggestions, any traveler can enjoy an affordable and memorable vacation in one the country's most spectacular settings, even with as little as 24 hours' notice. "People have become so accustomed to planning their national park vacations far in advance that they are often forced to change their travel dates or cancel their reservations entirely," said Andrew N. Todd, president and CEO of Amfac Parks & Resorts, the largest park and resort management company in the U.S. "That's good news for last-minute vacationers. With a little bit of persistence and flexibility, these travelers can often successfully find accommodations at the national park of their choice." Todd offers these tips for planning a national park vacation. 1. Be a bargain-hunter. National Park vacations are a great value, and prices at lodges, restaurants and gift shops inside the parks are often lower than prices at facilities outside the parks. Visitors can find great bargains on popular items such a s Black Hills Gold at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial gift shop and Native American jewelry at the award-winning Hopi House gift shop at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. 2. Be flexible. Because people make their plans so far in advance, they often call back with changes. In fact, half of all calls to Amfac Parks & Resorts' reservations center are to change or cancel existing reservations. Be as flexible as possible w ith travel dates and choice of lodging and you stand a better chance of getting a room on short notice. 3. Be persistent. Room availability is constantly changing, so make frequent calls to the Amfac reservations center to check on the situation at your park of choice. 4. Be timely. Room blocks are released 30 and 21 days prior to arrival. Even if a lodge or hotel has been sold out for months, travelers can often secure rooms when these blocks open up. 5. Be patient. Reservations agents typically handle many calls in a day, so you may have to wait a few moments for an available agent. 6. Be informed. Visit Amfac's web site at http://www.amfac.com for general information on the parks as well as lodging descriptions, rates and availability. Amfac Parks & Resorts operates lodges, restaurants and other concessions at Grand Canyon National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Yellowstone National Park, Death Valley National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Petrified Forest National Park and Everglades National Park. In addition, the company manages resorts in Napa, Calif.; Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Nebraska City, Neb.; and at eight Ohio State Parks and three North Georgia State Parks. For reservations at national park lodges other than Yellowstone, call (1) 303-297-2757 or visit Amfac's web site at http://www.amfac.com. Reservations at Yellowstone can be made by calling (1) 307-344-7311 or visiting its web site at http://www.ynp-lodges.com. © 1998 Mesereau Public Relations

 
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Colorado Division of Wildlife’s Weekly Fishing Report

August 31, 2010

 
Seasonal Report

 
Prime fishing days are finally upon us! September brings a welcomed reprieve from the dog days of summer in Colorado. The weather starts to cool, fish activity increases, the crowds will decrease and the change from summer to autumn makes the scenery nothing short of spectacular.

Fly fishing anglers can look forward to optimal flow rates and clear waters. Occasional rain showers can make conditions murky at times, but that shouldn’t be enough to deter an eager angler. Trico mayflies, blue-wing-olive mayflies, caddis and pale-morning-dun mayflies can still be found hatching on rivers and streams, but with cooler evenings and mornings, hatches may be less predictable. Grasshopper activity will soon decrease as the month wears on.

Lake anglers will find excellent conditions for fishing in September. Trout activity should increase as water temperatures begin to cool. Trout will make their way up from deeper parts of the lake and begin feeding closer to shore. Some of these trout have grown larger over the summer and are a lot of fun to catch. Some fish, such as lake trout, can get so big that you’ll have another story to tell about, “the one that got away”!

Along with the trout and other cold water species, warm water fish will become more active as well. Walleye and wiper can provide some exciting late-season action, and anglers may want to try their luck for both species at Pueblo Reservoir.

And last, but certainly not least, the annual kokanee spawn will take place at many lakes and reservoirs such as Blue Mesa, Shadow Mountain, Granby, Williams Fork and Green Mountain Reservoirs. (Check the Colorado Fishing Regulations Brochure, for dates and restrictions)    

Many anglers consider September to be one of the best months for fishing in Colorado. Do you count yourself among one of those anglers? There’s only one way to find out; so get out there and enjoy this wonderful time of year!  

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The DOW is constantly looking to improve the fishing report. If you’re an angler or a business owner (bait shop, marina, etc.) and would like to contribute to the fishing report, please contact us at 303.297.1192 or by email: fish.reporter@state.co.us.

 Fishing Tip of the Week

Browns after Dark

Fishing for big browns at night is a tradition, if not an addiction, for many savvy anglers.

 Brown trout are often referred to as nocturnal, but this is not the case; rather, they are more of a nocturnal feeder. During the day, browns will stay hidden under brush, along cutbacks and under logjams.

Brown Trout will take a variety of flies, bait and lures during the day, but the big boys, come out to play at night.    

Traditional fly fishing at night can be very productive for big browns, providing you have a fairly good knowledge of fly casting techniques. Fly fishing in near dark, or total darkness, can be an adventure, complete with tangled line and potential traps, wherever you step.

Some of the largest browns are caught during the summer, at night. The dark of the moon is especially productive. During the dark of the moon phase, you truly have trouble seeing your hand, in front of your face. The use of a flashlight or headlamp with a red lens is a necessity; avoid white light, as this will spook the fish.

Short casts or roll casts will help to keep your line from ending up tangled. Use a very slow retrieve (stripping in the line). Many times, you will hear the fish, as it is engulfing your fly, a split second before you feel the hit.

It is recommended that you use a shorter, heavier weight leader, 5-7 feet in length.  

 Wooly Buggers, Zonkers and Leeches are very productive streamers; recommended sizes are #4’s in black, dark purple, brown, and dark blue.

Quote of the Week

The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.  ~John Buchan

LIGHTNING AWARENESS

Great spring and summer fishing is also the time for possible severe thunderstorms, complete with lightning and heavy rain.

When thunderheads are building up:

• If your skin tingles or your hair stands on the end, a lightning strike may be about to happen. Crouch down on the balls of your feet with your feet close together. Keep your hands on your knees and lower your head. Get as low as possible without touching your hands or knees to the ground. DO NOT LIE DOWN!
• Avoid proximity (minimum of 15 ft.) to other people.
• Avoid being the highest object in any area.
• If you are swimming, fishing or boating and there are clouds, dark skies and distant rumbles of thunder or flashes of lightning, get to land immediately and seek shelter.
• If you are in a boat and cannot get to shore, crouch down in the middle of the boat. Go below if possible.
• If you are on land, find a low spot away from trees, metal fences, pipes, tall or long objects.
• If you are in the woods, look for an area of shorter trees. Crouch down away from tree trunks.

Lightning poses some special hazards to fishermen, especially if they are on or near large bodies of water, on exposed hillsides. Don’t carry graphite rods or aluminum rod cases; leave them on the ground, find shelter and return for them later.

Colorado ranks number 11 for lightning deaths in the United States.

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 Don’t Get Ticked Off

Ticks become active in March, and throughout the summer months, into early fall. They are generally most active in May, and go dormant as temperatures cool. Ticks are common at higher elevations, where there is shade and undergrowth or overgrown grassy areas. The Rocky Mountain Wood Tick is the most common. Check for ticks on yourself and your children. Products containing DEET are effective deterrents, however some of these products are not recommended for children, or adults, who may have allergic reactions.

 Be Bear Aware

Fisherman and campers are reminded that many of their favorite waters are in bear country. Taking simple precautions such as not leaving food out where bears can find it and keeping a clean camping site can avoid potential problems for bears and people alike. The Colorado Division of Wildlife offers brochures and other information for reducing the risk of bear encounters. They are available At DOW offices statewide.

Recent Stocking August 31, 2010

Body of Water                                               Location

Beaver Lake                                                                       East of Marble

Crystal River #1                                                                 South of Carbondale

Crystal River #2                                                                 South of Carbondale

Georgetown Lake                                                            Georgetown

Golden Gate State Park lakes                                     Northeast of Blackhawk

Nichols Reservoir                                                             Woodland Park

Platoro Reservoir                                                             Alamosa

Rampart Reservoir                                                          Woodland Park

South Platte 3B                                                                                 Deckers

Vallecito Reservoir                                                          North West of Durango

Denver Metro

Arvada Reservoir -- Fishing has been above average with 125 Rainbow Trout being taken out in a 2 day period. The water is a little low and you really have to cast out as far as possible. Power bait continues to be the preference of most fishing population. A 20 pound catfish was caught and released this week. The handicap ramps and dock are all open. To check if you can put your boat on because of high winds - please call 303-420-7773. Remember - no live bait at the reservoir but worms. We are always watching for intruders like mussel.
Aurora Reservoir -- Open to boating and the water temperature is 72 degrees. All vessels must be inspected prior to launch. A watercraft access permit is required for all vehicles bringing in watercraft. Trout fishing from shore is slow to fair using power bait off a slip rig from the East end of the Dam. Trout action from boats has been good trolling with crawlers. Walleye fishing is slow to fair from the dam using crawlers, leeches, jerkbaits and crankbaits from boats on the flats. Boaters are reporting success for small walleye trolling with crawlers and bottom bouncers. All other species are slow. The limit for trout is two fish. Boating is restricted to electric motors. For more information, call 303-690-1286. Hours of operation September 6:00am-8:00pm.
Barr Lake -- *The Boat Ramp Bridge re-opened Saturday August 21st. The water level is 9 feet below full. The water temperature is approximately 76 degrees. Trout from the shore is slow. Boating is also slow for Trout, and good for Walleye with bottom bouncers. Wiper are picking up. Perch from shore and boats is great with worms. The algae is blooming. Be aware of afternoon storms, and high winds!
Bear Creek -- Fishing for rainbows has slowed this past week; Mepps Black Fury has worked the best along with Kastmasters in silver and gold. The stream between Evergreen Lake and Bear Creek Reservoir offers an opportunity to enjoy fishing, great scenery, areas to have family picnics. (All rainbows must be returned to the water immediately) Severe thunderstorms can create sudden, fast-moving water conditions. Extreme caution must be observed when fishing any canyon or low lying area. Always keep an eye to the sky and pay attention to rising water. You should have an escape route planned so you can Climb to Safety.
Bear Creek Reservoir -- Fishing for trout picked up this past week. Salmon eggs and garden worms have been working well. Tiger Muskie action is still slow. Fishing for Walleye and Saugeye have remained slow. The minimum size for walleyes and Saugeye is 15 inches, and only one exceeding 21 inches may be taken daily
Berkeley Lake -- Fishing for Rainbows and crappie has been slow this past week. (NOTE: Anglers must have a receipt for minnows dated within the prior 7 days on their person) Catfish have been hitting minnows and small shrimp. Berkeley has largemouth bass, bluegills, crappie and channel catfish. Channel Catfish 8 inches in length are typically stocked late summer to early fall. Boats are not permitted. A recreation center, playground, dog park and other amenities are available on the south side of the lake.
Centennial Park Lake -- Fishing for crappie has slowed this past week. (Note: Minnows must have a receipt of purchase dated within the past 7 days) Fishing for Catfish has been fair to slow using cut bait and nightcrawlers off the bottom during the morning hours and again after dark. The lake also has warm-water fish including bass, crappie, and perch, which become more active later in the season. No boats are allowed on the 15-acre lake, maximum depth 27 feet. A playground, restrooms and handicapped-accessible fishing pier on the west and south sides are available. Park opens at dawn until 11 p.m.
Chatfield Ponds -- No report was received. Please call Chatfield State Park for current fishing and boat inspection information. Phone (303) 791-7275.
Chatfield Reservoir -- All trailered vessels must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species before launching. Inspections are conducted at the North and South boat ramps daily from 6am-10pm, if you arrive before or after hours, you may still launch if you have a state seal on your boat, just follow the Pre-Inspection directions as posted. Yellow seals are only good from the park you came from. The water temp is between 75-78 degrees. The water level is down 4.5 feet. SM Bass remain the easiest to catch along the Dam with light colored grubs and jigs. Trout have been productive in the deeper sections, along Massey Draw and the Dam with spinners and powerbait. Walleye fishing has slowed to a crawl but worms and flies work well if you can find them. Bluegill have been doing well in the gravel ponds on worms.
Cherry Creek Reservoir -- Fishing has picked back up, since the lake turned over two weeks ago. The shad have appeared in schools throughout the lake. Cast into the schools of shad with a different looking bait, like green worms, for the walleye. Trout are hitting worms, salmon eggs, and orange power bait. Nightcrawlers dropped straight down, off the boat docks, are providing anglers with good success for Large Mouth Bass. More bass have been caught this year than in recent memory. A few crappie have been caught by any of the concrete structures. This last week, a 22 lb. catfish was caught off the rip rap. Shore fisherman should fish off the bottom using marshmallows or inflating worms to avoid the crayfish.
Clear Creek -- As of August 30: Flows remain about average for this time of year, with 102 cfs at Lawson and 153 cfs at Golden. Water clarity is good and fishing is fair. Grasshoppers are abundant this year, and consequently hopper patterns are working well when the sun is out. The only hatch seen last week was a pretty good yellow sallie hatch in the early evening. Try small (#16) yellow sallie dries and nymphs. Other flies that are working are purple parachute wulffs and gold-ribbed hare's ears, both in #16. As always, keep changing patterns if the one you're using isn't working. Set the hook quickly, as the strikes have been very short. Fish are holding in the slightly faster runs and riffles.
Clear Lake -- Fishing for rainbows has slowed this past week. Live crickets or grasshoppers fished with a fly and bubble has continued to be effective for rainbows 10-12 inches. This lake lies south of Georgetown, off Guanella Pass road. This road is closed to all thru traffic, and is barricaded off just past Clear Lake, for road construction. Parking may be a problem depending on how many vehicles there are. Car-top non-motorized boats are permitted on the lake. Rainbow Trout will be stocked during June and July.
Evergreen Lake -- Evergreen Lake is normally stocked the second week of each month but may vary each month. The last stocking was on July 15th 2010. Trout are biting on worms and power bait mainly. Tiger Muskies are hitting in the early afternoon and the brown trout have been hitting in the early morning in the creek. The old boat house is open from 9:30am - 5pm Monday through Thursday and 9:30am - 8pm Friday - Sunday. The boat house has fishing tackle, drinks and snacks as well as boats to rent. You may contact The Lake House 720-880-1300 or visit www.evergreenrecreation.com for more information.
Georgetown Lake -- Fishing for Rainbows picked up this past week, although fishing in general has been slow. Salmon egg and worm combinations have been working the best. Keep an eye to the sky for any signs of lightning, springtime weather can change quickly, be prepared. The Lake is typically stocked with catchable-sized rainbow trout and is home for some brown, cutthroat and brook trout. The south side of the lake offers good fishing along with natural windbreaks, which can come in handy in this typically windy canyon.
Gross Reservoir -- Fishing has been good for Rainbows, 10-14 inches. Salmon eggs, worms, and Power Eggs are working the best. Action has picked up a little for tiger muskies in the shallow coves near the boat launch. The reservoir is open to boating beginning Memorial Day thru September 30. Only hand carried watercraft are permitted, no motors allowed (hand powered only). Gross requirement: A wearable floatation device (PFD) a whistle or air horn, your name, address, and phone number must be written inside the craft. Fishing is prohibited between 9 P.M. and 4 A.M. or as posted at the main entrance.
Jim Baker Reservoir -- Bass fishing has slowed this past week. Fishing for rainbows has been only fair using salmon eggs and worms fished off the bottom. Catfish have been taking nightcrawlers and stink bait. This little lake also has smallmouth bass, walleyes, panfish, and tiger muskies. A few bass have been caught using spinnerbaits. Catfish are hitting stink bait and chicken livers. There are no reports for walleye or Tiger Muskie at this time. Boats are not allowed. Fishing hours are sunrise to sunset.
Main Lake -- Fishing for trout has been slow to poor in the mornings and afternoons using salmon eggs and PowerBait. When fishing the east side of the lake, and along the rocks, be sure to check your bait every 15 - 20 minutes, to ensure that you're not just feeding the crawdads. Remember to use bright colors on bright days and dark colors on dark or overcast days. Crappie, bluegills, channel catfish, suckers and yellow perch are also on tap. This urban reservoir has a surface area of 45-acres.This is an ideal lake for "Close to Home" fishing located in the Lakewood area. No boats are allowed on the lake. Park opens at dawn and closes at 10.30 p.m.
Quincy Reservoir -- Quincy is open to boating. The water temperature is 76 degrees. All watercraft must be inspected before launching. All vehicles bringing in watercraft are required to have a Watercraft Access Pass. Water level has started to drop and aquatic vegetation is thick in shallow areas. Bass fishing is slow to fair with some reports of success using weedless plastics, buzz baits and top water lures. Trout fishing is productive in the evenings using top water flies and Kastmasters. Quincy is restricted to fishing with artificial flies and lures. The limit for trout is two fish. Bass must be 18 inches or longer to possess. All boats must be hand-launched. Only electric motors are permitted. Park hours for September 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. For more information, call 303-693-5463.
Sloans Lake -- Trout and catfish have been slow this past week. A few crappie have been hitting live minnows on the south side of the lake by the trees. (NOTE: You must have a receipt for all minnows; this receipt must be dated within the last 7 days to be valid).
South Platte River (Waterton Canyon) -- Vital Reservoir Work to Close Waterton Canyon. Denver Water will remove massive amounts of Hayman Fire sediment. As a result; a Denver Water contractor will dredge the reservoir to remove at least 625,000 cubic yards of sediment. Waterton Canyon will be closed as follows: Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 until Sunday, Dec. 3, 2010 Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 until Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Neither the parking lot at the canyon's entrance nor the canyon will be accessible during the closure. Some contractor activity will precede this date but there will be flaggers to caution the public during July. Access to The Colorado Trail from Waterton Canyon also will be closed during these times. For more information contact www.ColoradoTrail.org ..
Standley Lake -- Fishing times are sunrise to sunset and will be strictly enforced. Water temp is approx. 75 degrees. Aquatic bait is no longer allowed at Standley Lake; this includes salamanders, leeches, crayfish, frogs and minnows. Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) regulations are in effect. All boats in 2010 must be sprayed off and quarantined for 11-15 days to be allowed onto the lake. A $6 fee is charged for all drive-in traffic. Drive in access is available from 7am to sunset. For more information, contact the Standley Lake Nature Center at (303) 425-1097.

Northeast

Barnes Meadow Reservoir -- Barnes Meadow has been fishing decent. Most anglers are reporting catching some fish, but there has been a mixture of smaller and bigger fish. Powerbait has still been working the best, but other lures and Pistol Petes have also been showing some success.
Carter Reservoir -- 08/22/10: Fishing reports have remained slow for rainbows, but there were several reports of walleye being caught. On Saturday, an angler caught two from the south east shoreline using worms. Most walleye activity is still on the east side of the reservoir, again generally between Dam 1 and Dam 2. The reservoir was stocked with about 120,000 "finger size" rainbows on 8/04. Boaters are reminded that all trailered watercraft MUST complete an Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussel) inspection before being launched on this lake. This is a Colorado State law and is strictly enforced. Additional information is available online at http://www.larimer.org/parks/boating inspections.htm.
Dixon Reservoir -- Fishing has been decent, but with some of the warmer days, mornings and evenings have been working better. Bluegill have been hitting relatively well. The vegetation is definitely starting to make its way in and so weedless patterns are definitely going to be better.
Flatiron Reservoir -- 08/22/10: Reports from contacted angler's are that activity has slowed somewhat this past week and weekend. Some rainbow's are still being caught with worms, salmon eggs and power bait. This reservoir was last stocked on June 28th with catchable trout. Please remember that there is no fishing or other recreational activities allowed within 100 feet of the dam, spillway, or outlet structures. Swimming, wading, and boating of any kind (including belly boats, kick boats, canoes, and kayaks) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Jackson Reservoir -- Fishing is good to excellent for catfish, good for carp, and fair for wipers, walleye, and trout at the dam and along the west shoreline. Bait and lures being used include worms, twister tails, and rattletraps. Rattletraps are being used more specifically for trolling. Trolling has slowed down; however, success still remains. Fishing at the north shore has been good to excellent for catfish, wipers, and trout. The water temperature along the shoreline has been in the low 70s. Water levels continue to drop, but the water level still remains high. Jackson Lake is open to boating. Boats must be inspected for zebra mussels prior to launch. Inspection hours are 7A-8P seven days a week. For further questions or information, please call the park office at (970)645-2551.
Joe Wright Reservoir -- Fishing has been going good all around the lake. Late day storms have been putting the fish down from time to time, but the rest of the time fishing has been good. As usual most of the fly patterns work well, but the good stand bys are still working too. Bead head prince nymphs and adams are always popular. The traditional lures, Mepps, and Roostertails, are working as well. 1. Fishing is prohibited from January 1 through July 31 on Joe Wright Creek from the confluence with the reservoir upstream to Highway 14. 2. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 3. The bag and possession limit for trout (except grayling) is two fish.
Jumbo Reservoir -- Fishing is slow for all species. The water levels are still good, but are beginning to drop. The water has a blue-green algae on the surface due to the warm water temperatures. The boat ramp is open and is on the east side. All boats must be inspected.
Lon Hagler Reservoir -- Fishing has slowed since the last stocking in early June. Bank fishing has been slow fishing off the bottom with PowerBait. Fish are mainly feeding on the top, so fly anglers may have some luck if you can find the right fly. Flies and floats seem to be the ticket right now.
Long Draw Reservoir -- Some fish were seen rising this past weekend and some were seen cruising along the shoreline. Artificial flies and lures are all that can be used on the reservoir. Roostertails and Mepps are good starters and for flies, emergers or wet flies will be the ones to start with. With warmer days, you will start to see more surface action as well.
North Fork South Platte (Bailey to Shawnee) -- Fall is in the air up at 8500'. Fishing could not be better despite some really hot afternoons. Flows from the town of Grant all the way to Pine Valley Ranch are around 300cfs, little higher than normal, but the fishing has improved. Nymphing the deeper pools with Pheasant tails, Rubber Legs, and Olive Hares ears have taken many native Browns and Rainbows. Green drakes and red quills have been the major hatches.
North Sterling Reservoir -- The lake is at 45% capacity with the outlet running. The water temperature is in the lower 80's. The south boat ramp and ski beach may open for Labor Day weekend. The Balanced Rock area is open to the public as well as the dam, but anglers have to walk in to fish the dam. The Rookery Point, Sunset Point, and Balanced Rock areas are producing lots of wipers in the 16"-18" range with some anglers getting full limits on Green Mussels. Watch for shad being pushed to the surface by wipers and use crankbaits to catch the wiper when they are pushing shad. Walleye's are being caught in the Sunset Point and Darby Arm areas using worm rig harnesses and jigs. Some crappie were being caught on the marina point area on minnows.
Pine Valley Lake -- Pine Valley ranch has been productive but very busy with everybody trying to get those last few days in. The lake has seen decent morning and evening hatches of black midges as well as some hoppers on the water. A short hike up river will improve your chances. The ranch has great facilities and is very clean so this makes for a nice day of fishing and a picnic. Get out and fish the state at this great time of year!
Pinewood Reservoir -- 08/22/10: Fishing at Pinewood has picked up again over the weekend with reports of rainbow being caught on worms and power bait. The north west corner by the inlet has been the best spot. This reservoir was last stocked on June 28th with catchable trout. Please remember that all trailered watercraft MUST be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussels) before launch. The closest inspection station can be found at the North Ramp of Carter Lake. For information on inspection station days and times go to our web site at: www.larimer.org/naturalresources/boating_inspections.htm. This is Colorado State law and strictly enforced.
Poudre River -- The Poudre has been holding steady with the flow at the mouth of the canyon at 127 cfs. With low water comes the clear river and fishing has been good. Afternoon rainstorms have been causing the river to get murky in areas, but it seems to clear up by the next day. Green Drakes have been working well in the upper canyon. There have been some decent caddis hatches towards the evening as well.
Prewitt Reservoir -- Water levels are at 95%, the inlet is not running. Fishing is good for wipers from a boat, and a few catfish are being caught as well. Trolling has been good with bait similar to shad. The fishing from the shoreline is still slow. The minimum wiper length is 15". Temperatures are not as hot as they have been. The boat dock is in and the ramp is open.

Northwest

Colorado River (near Granby) -- The water flows below Windy gap and below Parshall are 145cfs and 279cfs respectively. Copper Johns, RS-2s, Prince nymphs, chartreuse wooly buggers, yellow colored flies, and other emerger patterns, Joe's hoppers, grasshopper and egg patterns are doing well. In the immediate Granby area and downstream to the bridge at the lower end of Byers Canyon, bait fishing is permitted and two fish may be kept. From the east side of the bridge abutments (the west end of Byers Canyon) down to Troublesome Creek, including the Williams Fork River from the reservoir, catch-and-release rules apply and fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Cooler nights and mornings make better fishing conditions, keeping the water cooler and the fish more active. 8/29/2010
Delaney Buttes -- The fishing action on the Delaney's is really picking up. Anglers are having good, to excellent success for big trout, using a variety of dry flies and hardware
Dillon Reservoir -- The launch ramp at the Dillon Marina will be open 8:30am to 5:30pm daily weather permitting. The only boat launching areas will be at the Dillon and Frisco marinas. All boats launched and retrieved at the Dillon Marina will require an Invasive Species Inspection. We recommend that you check ahead with the marinas staff for hours of operation before you launch or retrieve your vessel. Inspection station hours will vary during the year depending on weather and time of season. We recommend that you check ahead with the marinas staff for hours of operation. The launch ramp at the Dillon Marina will be open 8:30am to 5:30pm daily weather permitting. The only boat launching areas will be at the Dillon and Frisco marinas. Phone (970) 468-5100 for information
Elkhead Reservoir -- The water has improved in clarity and the fish are on. This lake has really turned on. We are seeing very nice fish being caught and a variety of species. Large Pike in the 13-15lb range, Cat fish in that same 15lb range and great Small Mouth are being taken. Crappie fishing has really slowed, but they are still being caught on the north end. ANS inspections will continue through September and the boat ramp will remain open. We will close the ramp Oct. 1, but hand launch and shore fishing is still available.
Frying Pan River -- Depending on the stretch of the river, flows have been around 13cfs to 164cfs. We're still seeing fish actively feeding on shrimp. Sight fishing on the flats is just about as much fun as you can have on the Upper Pan right now.
Granby Reservoir -- Fishing in the early morning and late evening are still the best times. Colder nights and brisk mornings are making fishing better and the fall spawning season is just around the corner. Trolling, using deep diving lures, lead line, and downriggers can find kokanee and lake trout. Jigging is very productive. Fly fishing the inlet streams, the Colorado river below Shadow Mountain and Arapaho Creek is very good; streamers, wooly buggers, emergers egg patterns, and some dry flies are working well. Rainbows can be found all around the reservoir. The water level is still high. Arapaho Bay is also fishing well. 8/29/2010
Grand Lake -- Nights are becoming colder and mornings are brisk. Fish activity will be picking up. This lake is over 270' deep. It can be difficult, but very rewarding to learn to fish this lake. Very large lake trout, nice rainbows, browns, and kokanee salmon are available. Trolling, jigging, bait, lure, and fly fishing are all productive ways of catching these fish. Belly boats are useful. Two prime bank fishing areas are the mouth of the channel and around the West Portal. From Oct. 1st-June30th, all lakers 26-36 inches long must be released immediately. Rapalas, Mepps, Panther Martins, and Blue Fox spinners are only some of the lures used. Jigging with sucker meat is common and productive. 8/29/2010
Green Mountain Reservoir -- Fishing is slow due to the heat and activity on the lake. Trout are being caught on nightcrawlers, power bait or salmon eggs. Popular colors for lures are hot pink, orange, red and green. Best fishing times are early morning and evening.
Pearl Lake -- 7/15/10 Anglers are having some luck at Pearl. As usual though, it is a very picky lake to fish. All areas and campground are open and fishing is good. Remember all boats on trailers have to be inspected before launching. CLEAN DRAINED and DRY are the key words for a fast inspection. Use this link to view our Hahn's Peak web cam that we turned so you can see the cove behind the Visitor Center http://165.127.23.131/view/index.shtml
Rifle Gap Reservoir -- The water level is low, and has resulted in a very muddy shoreline. The best access to the lake is from the rocky points and outcroppings. Trout fishing is fair to slow, with the best action being on rainbow Power Bait, fished off the bottom. All other species are reported as slow.
Shadow Mountain Reservoir -- Most of this reservoir is shallow, but trolling the channel, spin or bait fishing the east shoreline north of the dam can be productive. Fishing the pump canal, the area around the mouth of the canal, and below the dam can be highly rewarding using flies, slip bobber rigs, lures, and nightcrawlers on the bottom. Early morning pumping makes the canal and the area where it enters the reservoir, prime fishing sights; kokanee, rainbows, and browns are being caught. Small jigs tipped with wax worms, mealworms, power bait or eggs are commonly used. The flow rate below the dam is low, but the spillway is fishing well. All species of fish that reside in the reservoir are being caught in the spillway area. Cooler weather is coming and will increase fish activity. 8/29/2010
Stagecoach Reservoir -- Due to park construction and decreasing water levels, the reservoir measured 7 feet below full on 8/28. The muddy shore line is exposed and algae is highly visible. The reservoir will close to trailered watercraft on September 7th for the season. Hand launch vessels are permitted at visitors own risk until ice on. With decreasing water levels, the flow at the tailwaters is estimated to stay at 142 cfs through September. Midges, San Juan worms, emergers and RS2's have been working well for fly fishing the tailwaters. Brightly colored PowerBait, Kastmasters, and trolling with a crayfish lure have yielded some larger sized trout in the reservoir. Pike activity has increased due to cooling water temperature, which is at 67 degrees.
Steamboat Lake -- 7/15/10 Fishing is still good all around. As of last weekend, most anglers are using a variety of baits and doing well. Meadow Point and Rainbow ridge are very popular all day long. The coves won't hit hard until the weekend. Remember all boats on trailers have to be inspected before launching. CLEAN DRAINED and DRY are the key words for a fast inspection. Use this link to view our Hahn's Peak web cam that we turned so you can see the cove behind the Visitor Center http://165.127.23.131/view/index.shtml
Trappers Lake -- No current fishing report is available at this time
Vega Reservoir -- Vega is open for boating. Fishing is picking up and should continue to improve throughout the year
Williams Fork Reservoir -- Rainbow and brown trout, lake trout, northern pike and Kokanee are available. Boat inspections and ramp access are from 6:00AM to 8:00PM seven days a week; ramps are closed at night. Bank fishing is good at the inlet and by the east boat ramp. Rainbows have been plentiful and large. Bait fishing using bottom rigs, jigs, trolling worm harnesses are productive methods of catching fish as well as lures and fly fishing. Early morning and late evening remain the best times to fish. Some nice cloudy, rainy days can make fishing good throughout the day. Inquire in Granby for the latest conditions. From buoy line at Williams Fork River inlet upstream to first CR bridge: Fishing and snagging prohibited Sept. 15-Nov. 30. 8/29/2010
Willow Creek Reservoir -- Rainbow, brown trout and Kokanee salmon are available. This is a beautiful area with easy fishing access around the boat ramp area and the next bay. If a person likes to hike, taking the trail to the inlet area can be rewarding. This reservoir is a good place to take kids, and gets less fishing pressure than other area lakes. Worms, Powerbait, salmon eggs and many different lures are commonly used. Trailered boats are still not allowed on the reservoir. Fly fishing is also very productive from shore and out of canoes kayaks and belly boats. Inquire in Granby for updates. As the weather cools down, fish activity is picking up. 8/29/2010
Wolford Reservoir -- No fishing report available.
Yampa River (Hayden through Craig) -- The Yampa is cleared and has dropped fast. Fishing has been very good all through the valley. Fishing dry flies as well as nymphs is very effective right now. Rapalas and rooster tails are working like a charm. Fish early or late; mid day seems to be slow right now. Fish the seams and deeper pools. As water temperatures increase, be very aware of your landing techniques if you are going to release. The floating season is coming to an end until water levels increase. Hayden pump station is closed so float fishermen will need to move down stream or walk-wade. Double bridges west of Hayden will temporarily close after Labor Day due to stream bank work. It will re-open later this fall.

Southeast

Adobe Creek Res. (Blue Lake) -- Fair to good for channel catfish and black bullheads, slow for all other species with the occasional white bass being caught. Blue Lake has always been a popular catfish destination, and plenty of large channel and blue cats inhabit this lake. The water level is dropping due to irrigation needs. The lower boat ramps are usable.
Anticline Lake -- Due to warmer water temps, the pond is not stocked for the summer months. Rainbow trout have slowed, but can still be caught on a variety of Powerbait colors
Arkansas River (Buena Vista to Salida) -- The flow through Browns Canyon is in the 350 cfs range, allowing good wade access from Buena Vista to Salida. With boat traffic largely finished for the season, and the river easily forded at Hecla Junction, this opens up a miles of additional water for the wade angler. The deep pools of the canyon can be a challenge to plumb, but the pocket water throughout the canyon is excellent. Look for suspended feeders in the deeper pools when clouds and blue wing olive mayflies are present.
Arkansas River (Leadville to Buena Vista) -- The upper Arkansas continues to slowly recede as the summer draws toward a close. As of Sunday, we had 98 cfs in Hayden Meadows and 176 cfs at Granite. The river is quite clear so a low profile, low impact clothing, and a studied presentation are important up in the meadows. Down in the Granite Gorge, where pocket water is the rule, dry-dropper rigs are working well along the edges. At these flows, browns can populate much of the river bottom so nymphing the deeper runs is also effective.
Arkansas River (Salida to Canon City) -- Bighorn Sheep Canyon has a flow around 375 cfs and visibility is excellent. The fishery is in transition as browns move off the edges into riverbed pockets and mid-stream shelf lines, the result of a slower current velocity. Also in transition is the list of likely foodstuffs. Blue wing olive mayflies are beginning to hatch again - even more common are swimming nymphs that become available to the fish without ever hatching. Large stoneflies and hoppers are also making a strong showing, putting more emphasis on the choice of "indicator" dry fly.
Blue and Bear Lakes -- The access road to the lakes is open as of 5/26/10. Water temperatures are cooling down and trout have been responding nicely. The lakes were stocked the week of June 14th, June 28th and again the week of July 5th. Please note that you are fishing in bear country. Please be responsible by keeping trash contained and store anything that has an odor in a secure vehicle with windows closed. Thank you!
Bonny Reservoir -- The State Water Engineer has stopped the flood water release! Boat ramps should be usable for the Labor Day weekend with depth from 3.5 to 4 feet. Several walleye and white bass have been taken off the face of the dam with crankbaits. A few (some people with limits) catfish have also been taken off the north shore or off boats with typical baits. White bass have also been taken while schooling. Water temp is 75 degrees. The lake is open for boating for the summer with no decision yet on closing. No night operation allowed weekdays (Sunday night to Thursday night). Due to staffing reductions, there will be times that boating will be at your own risk.
Brush Hollow Reservoir -- Trout fishing is slow. Bass is good, but the water level has dropped dramatically. The boat ramp is still open. Fishing for catfish at night has been good.
Cheesman Reservoir -- Cheesman Reservoir will be closed to all visitors beginning Jan. 1, 2010, as Denver Water makes essential upgrades to the dam, which was built in 1905. The reservoir is scheduled to reopen May 1, 2011. Upper and lower Gill Trail will remain open to hikers who want to access Cheesman Canyon throughout the closure period. During the closure, Denver Water will be upgrading the dam's valve system, which was installed when the dam was built in 1905, and will be installing underwater trash racks to prevent debris from clogging the valves. Cheesman is more than 100 years old, and the underwater valves that Denver Water is replacing were installed in 1905 and the late 1920s
Clear Creek Reservoir -- Clear Creek Reservoir is open to boats five days per week, Thursday through Monday, 6:00 AM through 9:00 PM. The water temperatures are about 58 degrees. Water level in the reservoir is still high. Bank fishing with worms or power bait has been fair to good. Panther Martins and Kastmasters (the rainbow trout color) seem to be the spinning lures of choice, with yellow spinners also a preferred color. Casting from boats has reported large numbers of fish caught and released, and some Kokanee large enough to be considered for dinner. Some trout have also fallen prey to gray Adams flies but, on the whole, fly fishing has been off a bit. Recently some legal (over 36 inch) tiger muskies have been caught from boats. Fishing for early August has been fair.
Cottonwood Lake -- Cottonwood lake in Chaffee County has been good fishing in early August using about any kind of bait during the day. Bottom fishing during the heat of the day seems to work best, while evenings without wind can see some good fly fishing from shore or from boats. Belly boats have been very popular. The lake has restrictions that allow hand propelled boats only. No motors or sails.
Crystal Creek Reservoir -- Crystal Reservoirs fishing has slowed a bit with the warmer weather. Fish will just about bite anything including a variety of Power Bait colors, worms, and salmon eggs. Be wary of the afternoon thunderstorms, which have been quite heavy the last week.
Crystal Lake -- This small, flies and lures only lake, is just a few miles south of Leadville on Hwy 24. It is stocked with catchable rainbow and sometimes cutthroat. Browns and Brooks are also present in lower numbers. Submerged vegetation in this very shallow body of water make it difficult to fish using lures except near the outlet. Fishing success has slowed during the day, but improves late evenings.
Daigre Reservoir -- Water is cooling down and trout have been hitting nicely on flies as well as lures. Water was stocked on June 17th and again the week of July 12th. Remember, artificial flies and lures only please.
Doug Kissel Pond -- Oxygen depletion and incoming warm water from storm runoff has negatively impacted fish in the pond. Water conditions are improving rapidly. Fall stocking of trout is anticipated as water temperatures decline.
Eleven Mile Reservoir -- Trout: Evening to Mid morning still seeing the best action, with sporadic bites in mid-afternoon. The action has slowed due to the reservoirs late turn over. South-side still producing in popular spots: Rogers Mountain, Sucker Cove, and Witchers Cove. Bait/Lure/Technique: PowerBait (Rainbow, Red, Blue, Salmon Peach, White), Kastmaster, Tasmanian Devils, Marshmallows (Garlic), Arnies, Worms, Salmon Eggs, and Dick Nites. Kokanee Salmon: Between Deer, Duck and Goose Island at unknown depths. Northern Pike: No New Report. Pike Bunnies seem to be working best. Limits are unique at Eleven Mile: 4 trout of which only 2 can be 16 inches or greater; 10 Kokanee salmon; no limit on Pike. Boat inspections are required for all trailered vessels before launching at Eleven Mile.
Frantz Lake -- Shoreline anglers have been successful in catching rainbow trout in the 6-12" range using a variety of colored e.g., (rainbow, pink, salmon peach) power bait, in addition to salmon eggs and nightcrawlers. For the past week, smallmouth bass fishing has been sporadic. Shoreline anglers have been catching some smallmouth bass in the 8-16 in. range using various crayfish imitation lures and flies. The current water temperature at Frantz Lake is 68 degrees F. Look for the fishing to improve in the next coming weeks as water temperatures begin to decline. This specific body of water is located in Chaffee County, Salida, CO. Anglers may access this body of water by driving 3/4 Mile NW of Salida on HWY. 291 to CR 154; then 3/4 mile west, adjacent to the Mt.Shavano Hatchery.
Hayden Meadows Reservoir -- This small reservoir is just off of Hwy 24 at the Arkansas River crossing south of Leadville. The reservoir is stocked heavily each summer and fish carry over to the next spring. Fishermen success is good following stocking and stocking occurred last week. Fishing success has been good with baits and a little slower with flies. Success had slowed in August, but improved with the stocking. Should be fair to good fishing for the holiday.
Holbrook Lake -- Fishing is slow for all species. Holbrook has had various stages of water levels for the past 5 years, ranging from completely full to almost dry. As a result, fisheries management has been very difficult. From year to year, various fishing opportunities may exist at Holbrook as fish enter through the canal system, but formal fisheries management will only resume when the risk of lake depletion has been minimized to the point where fish stocking has the opportunity to be successful.
Horseshoe Reservoir -- Boat traffic on Horseshoe has decreased with fall approaching. The boat ramp gates are being closed between 7:00 and 7:30 pm. Most shore fishermen are catching their limit of trout using worms. There have been a few reports of perch being caught. There was also a 13 pound catfish caught last week by a boater. The lake is at full capacity and the water temperature is currently between 72 and 75 degrees.
Hugo Pond -- During the day, fishing is slow. Evening and night fishing with night crawlers should produce more fish.
Jacksons Pond -- Jackson's Pond is an 8 acre pond immediately south of the town of Eads. It is seasonally stocked with catchable rainbow trout (spring & fall). Other species available include: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish, and carp. Fishing has been slow to moderate for catfish and somewhat better for smallmouth and largemouth bass.
Jefferson Lake -- Fishing for lake trout was slow to poor, from shore, using sucker meat, salmon eggs, night crawlers and PowerBait this past weekend (7/17). Fishing was slow to fair, from shore, for small rainbows, using a variety of flies and lures on the north side of the lake near the inlet. The lake is stocked throughout the summer. If you happen to hook into any lake trout that are tagged, please email Jeff Spohn (Aquatic Biologist) @ jeff.spohn@state.co.us
John Martin Reservoir -- The reservoir has been fair to good for carp and catfish, with the occasional drum, and white bass/wiper. Fishing is good for catfish in the settling basin. The east Parks Boat ramps is usable. All trailer launched boats are required to be launched from boat ramps.
Karval and Kinney Lakes -- Small numbers of blue gill are being taken on the surface in late afternoon at Karval Lake. Fishing is slow for all species at Kinney Lake.
Lake Henry -- Lake levels are high. The boat ramp and pier are in good condition. Water temps are currently in the 70s. Fishing is good for carp, and fair for channel catfish and bullhead. It is slow for all other species.
Lake Meredith -- Meredith is open for fishing. Water levels are high. Water temps are in the 70s. Fishing is fair for bullheads, and slow for all other species.
Manitou Lake -- Fishing is slow. Some luck fishing off the bottom with worms. 7/1/10
Martin Lake -- Trout fishing has been great on Martin. Most people are catching their limit using worms and power bait. There was a report of a small pike caught on the west side of the lake as well as a few catfish. The bass fishing has not been doing very well. Boat traffic continues to decline with the summer coming to an end and the boat ramp is closed earlier now with sunset happening between 7:00 and 7:30 pm.
Midwestern Pond -- Midwestern Farms Pond is a 35 acre lake located 6 miles east of Granada on Hwy 50. This deep pond has been stocked with rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, saugeye, crappie, wiper, striper, yellow perch, and bluegill. Fishing has been slow to fair for trout with a few largemouth and smallmouth bass and a few catfish being caught.
Monument Lake -- Fishing has been good for rainbows with Kastmaster Lures and Pink Power Eggs. Be Bear Aware western Las Animas County
Mt. Elbert Forebay -- August has caught up with the Forebay as fishing success has slowed, but is getting a boost from recent stocking. Fishing continues to be fair for good-size rainbows early and late in the day. The lake is stocked with catchable-sized rainbows from late May through August. As usual, worms and power bait have been effective. The Forebay has the best population of mackinaw in the Arkansas River basin. They average 17 inches but run up to 40-plus. The Mack limit is one fish, and all fish between 22 and 34 inches must be released. Carry-on boats and float tubes are permitted on the Forebay, but boaters should be aware of possible dramatic fluctuations of the water level.
Nee Gronda Reservoir -- Lake levels have declined since fall 2009. The main boat ramp is currently not in service. A small gravel ramp located about 100 yards to the south of the main ramp can be used to launch small boats only. Nee Gronda was covered by ice for 3-1/2 months last winter. The ice and snow cover, combined with low water levels and no fresh water coming in, created low oxygen conditions that caused a substantial fish kill. Efforts are underway to restock Nee Gronda.
Nee Noshe Reservoir -- Nee Noshe is very low. Currently, the south gravel ramp is in service. This ramp may become inoperable as lake levels recede. Boaters should call the Lamar DOW office for current conditions before towing a boat to Nee Noshe. Fishing in 2010 will target primarily catfish and wiper, as these two species remain available to anglers in the current low water condition of the reservoir.
Nichols Reservoir -- Fishing for pan-sized trout with the typical baits, lures and flies has been very good. Nichols is accessed by a 1.8 mile hiking trail leading down from the Rampart Reservoir dam. Many limits were caught this last week with some anglers reporting released fish counts in the double digits. Nichols is heavily stocked through the summer and offers generally good fishing for catchable-sized trout
North Lake -- Fishing has been good for rainbows and splake. Success on Bead Head hairs ear flies, Z Ray Lures, Irresistible, Black ant and Little Nipper flies. North Lake is restricted to artificial flies and lures only. Be Bear Aware in western Las Animas County
Pikeview Reservoir -- Fishing has slowed down. Power Bait fished just off the bottom has still been producing rainbow trout. Kastmasters and roostertails fished slow is a good bet. Fishing has been best early in the morning or late evening as weather cools. The lake also has some saugeye, catfish and tiger muskies. A paved, designated parking area is available off Mark Dabling Road. Other amenities include a wheelchair-accessible sidewalk to one of two fishing piers, and enclosed pit toilets.
Prospect Lake -- Fishing for Rainbow Trout has been fairly slow due to the warmer weather. Anglers are still seeing a few limits, but catch rates have slowed tremendously over weeks past. Successful anglers are generally using fly and bubble or power bait fished just off the bottom in 6-8 feet of water. Fishing has improved for anglers targeting crappie, catfish, and bluegills. The lake is stocked with catchable-sized trout through the early spring and again in the fall. Some larger brood fish from the state hatchery system usually also are stocked in the spring and fall. The lake also has saugeye that should be approaching 17-20 inches, wipers to 15 inches. Numerous habitat structures to attract crappie have been placed in the north and south ends of the lake.
Pueblo Reservoir -- Pueblo Reservoir has seen some good wiper activity. Wiper anglers have had success both trolling with various rapala lures, and with casting into feeding shad on the surface with shad imitations. Wiper boils can be fast and furious, and locating them is the key to getting these fighting fish on the line. Walleye fishing continues to be good as the fish have moved into deeper and cooler water. Fishing with a weighted, bottom bouncing rig and an attached night crawler can often be just the right temptation for a strike.
Quail Lake -- The Colorado Springs city lake is heavily stocked with catchable-sized rainbow trout in the spring and fall. Fishing for rainbows is slow due to the high temperatures but a few have been caught on Panther Martins. A fly and bubble is also a great way to land plenty of fish. Fishing for catfish, bluegills and yellow perch has become more active.
Queens Reservoirs -- Upper and Lower Queens reservoirs are dry.
Rampart Reservoir -- Rampart is fishing great and anglers are getting mixed bag limits of Lakers, Browns, and Rainbows. Bank anglers are reporting limits of rainbow trout by fishing with suspended baits about 5 feet below a casting bubble. Trout anglers have also had success fishing half a night crawler off the bottom. 1/4 oz Mr. Twisters fished off the bottom are yielding some success for Lakers towards the lake inlet. Fishing remains good due to recent plants of catchable trout.
Riverside Ponds -- Shoreline anglers have been catching nice rainbow trout (6-13 in.) with small midges, dry flies, worms, salmon eggs and Powerbait. The current water temperature is 67 degrees F in the upper pond and 71 degrees F in the lower pond. Fishing for smallmouth bass remains slow. Fishing access may be obtained by driving to the MT. Ouray state wildlife area located in Chaffee County, Salida, CO. From the town of Salida, anglers can drive .5 miles NW on HWY. 291, then .5 miles W on CR 154. From there go 1.25 miles NW on CR 160.
Sands Lake -- Shoreline anglers have been catching a few rainbow trout in the 8-14 in. range using worms, salmon eggs, and Powerbait. In addition, fly-fishing anglers have also been catching nice trout using beadhead nymphs, e.g., (hare's ear's, pheasant tails, and prince nymphs). The current water temperature is 64 degrees F. Sands lake is located in Chaffee County, Salida, CO. Anglers may access this lake by driving .5 Miles NW on HWY. 291 from the town of Salida. This lake is east of the HWY. opposite of the Mt. Shavano Hatchery.
Skaguay Reservoir -- Fishing has been good for trout using night crawlers and power bait. The water level has dropped by about two feet, but you can still use the boat ramp. Pike fishing is slow.
South Platte River (btwn Spinney and Eleven Mile) -- Flow: 153 cfs 8/31/2010 08:30 , Gage Height 1.34 Ft. Techniques: Buckskins, Mercury Pheasant Tails, Sparkle Wing RS II's, Copper johns, pheasant tails, damsels, and San Juan worms. The South Platte between Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile Reservoirs is catch and release only and artificial flies and lures only.
South Platte River (Cheesman Canyon) -- Fishing has been great through the canyon! Last week flows were at around 368cfs. PMDs and midges are present and we're even seeing some tricos move back into the area. A San Juan worm trailed by a Pheasant Tail caught a nice big 20" rainbow last week. Top-water action was good using PMDs.
South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon -- The flows in the Canyon are holding around 120 cfs as of this posting, Aug 28. Tricos, Blue Winged Olives, and a few Pale Morning Duns (PMD) are hatching. The Trico hatches and spinner falls are short lived so go early and go small; size #22-24. Also try some attractor dry flies such as Royal Wulffs and H&L Variants as well as hoppers and ants. Pheasant Tails, WD 40's, Barr's PMD Emergers, and Benton's Black Shucking Midge are working for nymphs. Please remember that Elevenmile Canyon Regulations are flies and lures, catch and release only upstream of Springer Gulch Bridge. Standard regulations apply to the river below the bridge and there are lots of fish and plenty of water to fish in this area.
Spinney Mountain Reservoir -- Trout: North end of the Reservoir seems to producing more fish. Lower Dam Parking Lot also producing, as well as beach near the South Boat Ramp. Technique: Woolly Buggers, Kastmaster, Spoons, Various Tube Jigs, ap muskrats, pheasant tails, Sow bugs, Tasmanian devils, and Rapalas. Northern Pike: No New Report. SPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR REGULATIONS: Artificial flies and lures only. Bag limit for all species of trout is one fish 20 inches or larger. There is no limit on Northern Pike. Spinney is open a half hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset, with no boating or fishing half an hour after sunset. Boat inspections are required for all trailered vessels before entering the park at Spinney Mountain.
Thurston Reservoir -- Thurston Reservoir currently has very good water levels. Fishing has been good for largemouth bass, and fair for crappie and catfish.
Trinidad Reservoir -- Trinidad Lake is currently 630 surface acres with the surface temp approx. 72º F. Fishing continues to be great!!! We're still seeing a lot of nice rainbows and catfish being caught and the walleye and bass are doing great. As the weather begins to cool, remember the fishing will get even better!!! Be prepared to stop and have your boat inspected for ANS. Boaters beware of floating debris and unmarked hazards as the water slowly lowers. Anglers are reminded to check the regulations for bass and walleye at Trinidad Lake and to wear your PFD. All the campgrounds and park facilities are now open. For more information call the Visitor's Center at 719-846-6951.
Turks Pond -- Channel catfish are currently the main species being caught. They are being caught on chicken liver, shrimp, and stinkbait. Channel cats have been ranging in size from 18 to 27 inches. Catfish are being caught all night long, but most are being caught in the early morning hours (2:00 AM-7:00 AM). Wipers are still being caught occasionally, especially on windy days. Fish for wipers on the downwind side of the lake. Most wipers are 13-15 inches in size, but some 20-27 inchers are occasionally being caught.
Turquoise Lake -- The lake is stocked on a regular basis during the summer with catchable size rainbows and cutthroat trout. The south and east shorelines usually offer good fishing for Mackinaw. The limit for mackinaw is two out of the total four fish limit, with no size restriction. Boat inspections began in May at the Matchless ramp from 6 a.m. to dark daily. August is here and so are the doldrums as fish catching success has slowed. Late evenings offer some success. Shore fishing spots at the inlet and north of both sides of the dam are best. Catch rates are still down as the holiday approaches, but there are periods when hot spots pop up.
Twin Lakes -- Boat inspections are conducted at the Dexter Point ramp from 6 a.m. to dark, 7 days a week during summer season. The Red Roster ramp will be closed to trailered watercraft all of 2010. The Mackinaw population continues to improve. Fishing is still slow most of the day and over most of the lake, but fair results on catchable sized rainbows on worms and hardware below the power plant, near the dam and the south shore of the Lower Lake early and late.
Wahatoya Reservoir -- Water is cooling down and trout have been hitting nicely on flies as well as lures. Water was stocked on June 17th and again the week of July 12th. Remember, artificial flies and lures only please.
Willow Springs Ponds -- Fishing for catchable-sized trout and channel catfish has been slow with success varied among anglers. Bluegill are easier to catch using worms. The ponds east of Interstate 25 near Fountain have been rehabilitated, refilled and stocked with a variety of fish that includes trout, small and catchable-sized bass, wipers and panfish. A fish-consumption advisory for some species of fish is in effect because of tetrachloroethylene (PCE), and anglers are advised to read the informational signs at the lakes.
Wrights Lake -- Wrights Lake six miles west of Nathrop is flies and lures only. Fishing has been good here in early August. Most anglers use flies with fly rod or fly and bubble setup. Lure fishing is slower. The extreme west shore is private, so avoid that end of the lake.

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Animas River -- Finally, the monsoons arrive (with a vengeance!) and water levels are up. Bad news, expect turbid conditions at times. Fishing has been generally slow.
Beaver Creek Reservoir -- The Colorado Division of Wildlife will be raising the level of the water at Beaver Creek Reservoir to approximately 20' below the spillway. The water level will be maintained at this level so that state engineers can inspect the dam and related structures. The water may need to be maintained at that level for the entire summer. However, fishing continues at the reservoir and the fish will likely become more concentrated with less water in the reservoir. Several reports indicate anglers are having good success and catching their limits. Anglers are advised to be cautious on the steep-sided slopes
Blue Mesa Reservoir -- Mature Kokanee salmon are beginning to move up towards the inlet area of the lake. Large schools of fish can be found from 40 to 70 feet down. Trolling remains effective with larger offerings in pinks and green. These salmon can be caught using spoons vertical jigging once a large school is located. Small lake trout and browns are also being caught throughout the lake trolling minnow imitations and spoons from 25 to 60 feet deep. Water temperatures are beginning to cool with morning temps from 68 to 70 and dropping one to two degrees per week. Boat ramps are now open from 5:30am to 9pm.
Conejos County (high country lakes) -- Conejos County has a variety of high country lakes that offer excellent trout fishing opportunities. Trout species include native cutthroats, brooks, browns and rainbows. Fishing is expected to be excellent throughout the summer.
Conejos County (small streams) -- Conejos County has a variety of small streams that offer excellent trout fishing opportunities. Trout species include native cutthroats, brooks, browns and rainbows. Currently, conditions on small streams in Conejos County are good. Fishing is expected to be excellent throughout the summer.
Conejos River -- Flows on the Conejos are around 128 cfs on the lower river and 204 cfs below Platoro. Fishing conditions are excellent. Caddis, and Mayflies are hatching and fish are feeding on dry flies. Angling techniques also include dry/droppers (e.g. stimulator dry fly followed by stonefly nymph), nymphing, spinners, and bait. The Conejos has two sections of special fishing regulation waters. The first is from the upper boundary of Aspen Glade campground to Menkhaven Resort: artificial flies only and a daily bag and possession limit of two trout 16 inches or longer. The second is from the confluence of the South Fork to the lower bridge at Platoro: artificial flies and lures only, with a daily bag and possession limit of two trout 16 inches or longer.
Crawford Reservoir -- The boat ramp at the Iron Creek launch area is open and ready for anglers. You must have your boat inspected prior to launching at any time of the day. This past week, anglers have been regularly catching crappie, and catfish. We have had reports of some VERY large catfish. Chicken livers and hot dogs seem to be the bait of choice. Rainbow trout were just stocked on Friday. Fishing has been good both from shore and from boats.
Dolores River (lower) -- The river below McPhee Reservoir is running 70 cfs. Large browns have made a comeback over the last 3 years; however, the fishing remains very slow.
Echo Canyon Reservoir -- Fishing for trout has been fair. Fishing for green sunfish, black crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass is good. Be prepared for very "weedy" conditions.
Groundhog Reservoir -- Fair for 10-16 inch rainbow trout and cutthroats. Fish typically move a little deeper this time of year. The lake has a lot of crayfish in it and lures/patterns that imitate crayfish could be a good choice.
Gunnison River (below Crystal Dam) -- Flows are 660CFS. Clarity is Gunnison Green. Caddis and PMDs on top; try Lafontaine Caddis Pupa, Pulsating caddis below. #16 PMDs on top. Also standards like: #6 Woolly Buggers, #14 orange and green scuds, #10 GB Poxy Back Biot Stones, #12-16 GB Prince Nymphs, #16-20 Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails and Flashback PTs, and #10 20-Inchers and Halfbacks.
Gunnison River (through the canyon) -- The flow in the Gunnison Gorge is 609 cfs. Fishing conditions have been very good until August 20th. Heavy rains have caused the river to be off color. The river is starting to clear and fishing is slowly getting better. Fishermen have been using Hopper Droppers, Green hoppers. Red San Juan Worms, Red Copper Johns, PMDs, Caddis Pupa Tan #14 and any May Fly. Streamers and Big Hoppers are good right now. The North Fork is low now but off color. Call Gunnison River Pleasure Park at 1-888-782-7542 for other information.
Haviland Lake -- Fishing has slowed but still fair for 10 inch rainbow trout on Powerbait. Woolly buggers are also working well.
Jackson Gulch Reservoir -- Fishing has been excellent for 10-12 inch rainbow trout and small yellow perch (no limit). It continues to rain almost every day thus keeping water temperatures cool and fish active. Trollers have been using Panther Martins and small Rapalas. Bank anglers have had success with green Power Bait. Yellow perch love worms. Fly fishermen are successfully using various dry flies in the moving waters near the inflow and wooly buggers in the lake. Be sure to bring plenty of bait as there is no place nearby to purchase it. Jackson Gulch requires an ANS inspection before launching boats. An inspector is on duty 8AM to 8:30PM daily through Labor Day. Mancos State Park offers canoe, pedal boats and sit on top kayak rentals. For more information: www.parks.state.co.us or call 970-533-7065.
Joe Moore Reservoir -- Joe Moore has a mix of rainbow trout, yellow perch, black crappie, and largemouth bass. Joe Moore is very weedy this time of year and the warm water species should be quite active.
La Jara Creek -- Fishing on La Jara Creek has been good for brown trout. Fishing techniques include worms, spinners, and artificial flies. Flows are at approximately 10 cfs. Water is clear and low. Fish spook easily so anglers should take a stealthy approach.
La Jara Reservoir -- Water conditions are good. Fishing pressure has been light. Fishing has been challenging. The reservoir is plentiful with natural food sources, often causing the fish to be selective feeders. Fish inventories show good numbers for splake and brook trout. Good fishing for brook trout and splake is expected throughout the summer.
Lemon Reservoir -- Fair for 8-10 inch rainbow trout. Large brown trout are occasionally taken in this reservoir and some kokanee salmon.
McPhee Reservoir -- Most fish species are moving deeper into the reservoir to avoid warm temperatures. However, the anglers are still doing well for rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Smallmouth bass fishing remains steady. A few walleye have been captured in the House Creek arm of the reservoir.
Narraguinnep Reservoir -- Walleye fishing has been fair using bottom bumpers and crayfish lures.
Navajo Reservoir -- 28 members from 5280 Basshunters club caught and released 76 nice Bass during the weekend. Better catches of crappie have been caught on minnows. Pike fishing has been good on crank baits. Kokanee are still being caught at around 40 ft deep. Fishing for catfish has been slow.
Pastorius Reservoir -- Fair for rainbow trout on Powerbait. Reservoir is shallow and weedy.
Piedra River -- The Piedra River has a good population of brown and rainbow trout. River is running high and muddy with the strong monsoonal pattern we have been in over the past 2-3 weeks.
Platoro Reservoir -- Water conditions are good. Fishing has been good on spinners and bait for browns and rainbows. Fishing for kokanee has been fair.
Ridgway Fishing Ponds -- The Pa-Co-Chu-Puk ponds of Ridgway State Park are excellent for children because they are the only water below the dam not restricted to artificial flies and lures or catch-and-release fishing. A limit of four trout per person may be kept there, by children and licensed adults, 16 years and older. The ponds were stocked again (18 August 2010). Fishing continues to be good. Try worms, grasshoppers and red salmon eggs. Fly fishermen could try a Black Woolly Bugger or gold ribbed hare's ear size #14. Good luck!
Ridgway Reservoir -- The lake is falling and is now at about 20' below spilling. Fishing is good. 1,450 additional catchable-sized Rainbow Trout were stocked the week of August 10th. This totals more than 40,000 this season. Bank anglers have been doing well using the standards: night crawlers, green power bait, red salmon eggs and silver or gold Kastmasters. Olive and Black Woolley Buggers with spinning rod and bubble are working too. The Brown trout are out of the Mear's Bay area and deep in the main reservoir. Try early in the mornings or late evenings, trolling slowly along the shoreline - in the shade - for a chance at a large Brown Trout. Remember to have your boat clean, drained and dry when you come in to have it inspected before launching. Good luck fishing!
Road Canyon Reservoir -- The Colorado Division of Wildlife has investigated the extent of a recent winter fish kill at Road Canyon Reservoir. DOW aquatic biologists sampled the reservoir and found that brook trout have overwintered in the reservoir. However, no rainbow trout were collected. The reservoir will be restocked with rainbow trout the week of May 24th and throughout the summer to rebuild the fishery
San Juan River -- The river has settled down and conditions are great. The water flows are 172 CFS
Sanchez Reservoir -- The boat ramp will be closed from 8pm to 6am daily with aquatic nuisance species boat inspections taking place when the ramp is open.
Smith Reservoir (San Luis Valley) -- Smith Reservoir was drained last fall to repair the outlet structure. The reservoir was stocked with 750 14"+ fish mid-April and 2900 catchable size fish the last week of April
Summit Reservoir -- Fishing for rainbow trout is fair. Most trout range between 12-14 inches.
Taylor Reservoir -- The lake trout are at 100 feet plus. Trolling with lures has been effective for the smaller ones. Fishing off the bottom, anchored, with worms has been working too. Trolling an apex lure tipped with a worm has also been working. Rainbow trout are really on a strong bite even with the full moon! Trolling with cowbells and nightcrawlers, or an Assassin Spinner along with cowbells have been doing very well. A few Salmon have been caught while trolling for lakers. They are stacked up in about 50 ft. of water. Not much happening with Pike right now.
Trujillo Meadows Reservoir -- Trujillo Meadows Reservoir is open and accessible. Fishing for brown trout and rainbows has been good. Fishing has been best on spinners, fly and bubble rigs, and worms fished off the bottom.
Uncompahgre River in Ridgway Park -- Water temperature on the river at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk is running at about 56 degrees. The water is slightly off color with the afternoon rains. Fishing is outrageously good and dry flies are working in the evenings. I saw several fishermen hooking Rainbows over the last few evenings. Flows are around 350 cfs; Grasshoppers are out! Try a "Parachute Hopper" or a "Ginger Quill". Good luck.
Vallecito Reservoir -- Fishing has been slow for kokanee and trout. Anglers are finding smallmouth bass along the dam face and rocky points and picking up a few northerns around the lake. We will be stocking 3000 13 inch RBT in the next few weeks.
Williams Creek -- No Reports. All area streams are running high and turbid with the rain.
Williams Creek Reservoir -- Fish are moving into deeper water as the summer progresses. Try the inlet to Williams Creek.

 For further information please refer to the Fishing Report on the Division of Wildlife web site at http://wildlife.state.co.us/fishing/fishcond.asp

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The following steps will ensure that a released fish has the best chances
for survival:
1) Do not play any fish to total exhaustion.
2) Keep the fish in water as much as possible when handling and removing hook.
3) Romove hook gently - do not squeeze the fish or put fingers in gills.
4) If deeply hooked - cut line - do not pull hook out.
5) Release the fish only after its equilibrium is maintained. If necessary
gently hold the fish facing up-stream and move the fish slowly
back and forth.
6) Release the fish in quiet water.
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