Colorado is home to an estimated 23,000 abandoned mines located on both public and private lands. Many of these mines and the tailings left behind have a negative impact on the environment and especially the...

There is a myriad of reasons for wandering up into the mountains during the summer, but fly fishing high alpine lakes between 10,000' and 13,000' is one of our favorites. One thing about these high...

Fall fly fishing: What visuals come to mind after hearing those words? Maybe a trophy brown trout hunt on the Colorado River. Perhaps a nighttime mousing adventure on the Dream Stream. What about a trip...

Well, we finally made it. The magical season that every alpine addict anticipates annually: Colorado’s high country fly fishing season. And we say “magical” because the way the frozen tundra transforms into a thriving ecosystem...

PART 1 - Building A Game Plan for Fly Fishing High Mountain Lakes OVERVIEW Feeling confident when fly fishing high elevation lakes can be a challenge. The reasons are plentiful: Sub-alpine and alpine regions can...

When summer takes hold in the Colorado high country, thousands of miles of small creeks open up to anglers all over the state. These small waters present the perfect opportunity to find a new fly...

After fishing mostly tailwaters through the winter months, we always look forward to the ice melting from our favorite mountain reservoirs. Fishing to big, cruising trout in the shallows is always exciting. But if you’re...

Pre-runoff fishing brings equal parts opportunity and challenge. This time of year, conditions will be highly unpredictable and water levels can change throughout the day. But with a little bit of prep, this pre-runoff period can...

Ready for summer yet? After the recent sub-zero temps here in the Denver area, we’re happy to begin planning summer adventures in the Colorado high country. And we have great trips to look forward to...