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eggs. Bass are being caught in the shallows with worms, crayfish and various lures. New lake hours are 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

deep now. Try casting orange and rainbow Power Bbait from a slip rig 50 yards out from the dam. From boats, trout action is fair to good trolling slowly

with perch- and rainbow-colored Rapalas and Tasmanian Devils and silver Flatfish. Walleye action is slow for some, fair for others from boats using jigs in

15-30 feet of water. Most of the fish being caught are not of legal size. The limit for trout is two fish. Boating is restricted to electric motors. For

additional information call 303-690-1286.

fair using a worm off a bobber.

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nymphs will take fish in the deep holes.

times to catch a few. Use salmon eggs, worms or Power Bait. The best fishing spots are the Bear Creek inlet and the point at Pelican Point. Some smallmouth

bass and saugeyes have been caught on minnow-like lures such as Rapalas.

40-acre lake also has largemouth bass, bluegills crappie and channel catfish, among other warm-water species. Boats are not permitted. A recreation center,

playground and other amenities are available on the south side of the lake.

variety of warm-water fish, including bass, crappie, catfish and perch. Try the usual array of baits and lures for trout. Warm-water fishing has been

gradually improving. No boats are allowed on the 15-acre lake. A playground, restrooms and handicapped-accessible fishing pier are available.

leech, or a chartreuse crawler harness with a baby crawler. Find the school by trolling, then vertically jig for them. The smallmouth bass fishing has been

awesome off the dam using small brown tube jigs, a minnow and slip bobber or a small Rapala. For More information, call 303-421-4025.
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were caught here last week. Trout fishing is good using worms and Power Bait. Smallmouth fishing is good using minnows under a bobber. For more

information, call 303-698-2550.

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holding off the bank. Use a Prince nymph and a No. 12-16 green Copper John, fished deep. Be very careful during the runoff. For more information, call

303-421-4025.

also some brook trout and a few browns. Fishing can be fairly good on a variety of baits and lures, but success largely depends on periodic stocking. No

boats are permitted on the lake. A campground is available one mile to the south.

don’t overlook the red-and-white Dardevle.

fly-and-bobber also is a good bet.

in the inlet using night crawlers off the bottom or Krocodile lures. Tiger muskies have been seen cruising the shoreline; fish a bucktail spinner or large

crankbait. Bring your camera. For more information, call 303-421-4025.

sucker meat and crawdads. The bass fishing is fair using minnows and a slip bobber. This lake is loaded with bluegills that can be caught with a fly and

bubble. This lake would be a great place to take kids fishing. The lake is very low, and the fish are concentrated in a small bowl. For more information,

call 303-421-4025.

allowed.

warm-water species. Bass fishing has been improving. Try spinnerbaits and small crankbaits. No boats are allowed on the lake.

flies in the evenings. Bead-head Flashback Pheasant Tails, Parachute Adams, Hare’s Ears and Copper Johns have worked for some. Bass action is fair to good.

Topwater action is picking up on Buzzbaits, Rapalas and various plugs and jigs. Perch action has been good on jigs. Quincy Reservoir is restricted to

fishing with artificial flies and lures. Please see the new defintion of artificial in the Colorado Division of Wildlife’s fishing regulations booklet. The

limit for trout at Quincy is two. Bass must be at least 18 inches to keep. All boats must be hand-launched. For more information call 303-693-5463.

great bait.

make a mush ball. Fish this mix on the bottom – and hang on to your trophy!

temperatures. The 45-acre lake has crappie, bass, bluegills, catfish and perch. Its largemouth and smallmouth bass provide potentially good fishing well

into the summer. No boats are allowed on the lake.

midge activity. The section from Strontia Springs Dam downstrem to 300 yards above the Marston diversion structure is restricted to artificial flies and

lures and offers the best fishing. The most effective lures for spin-fishermen are small Panther Martins, Mepps or Blue Fox spinners. Night crawlers are

most effective in the unrestricted lower stretch.

approximately two weeks. Watch for shallow areas. The water temperature is in the mid-60’s. Trout are still the main catch, with a few bass being caught as

the water warms up. Fishing from shore has been fair off the bottom using worms and Power Bait. Boat fishing has been good bouncing bait off the bottom or

trolling in shallow areas with a variety of lures. The park is open sunrise to sunset for walk-in access. Drive-in access is from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, with

a $6 access fee for vehicles. Boats with motors up to 20 horsepower can access the lake on a daily basis for a $13 access fee. Call the park visitor center

at (303) 425-1097 for complete information about permits and regulations.

Try a small Fle Fly jig or live minnow below a bobber about 3 feet down. Both lakes also have bass, bluegills and catfish. Try tube jigs, rubber worms or

shiner minnows for the bass.

good. As the summer goes on, warm-water fishing will become more productive. The lake has bass, perch, crappie and catfish. No boats are allowed. A

handicapped-access fishing pier, playground and oher facilities are available.

17-inch rainbow trout during the past weekend. Rainbow-colored Power Bait, fished on weighted spinners, was the ticket. The inlet region often is another

productive area. Fly fishermen typically have their best luck at the inlet, also. Tiger muskies can be found in deeper waters – try along the north shore.

The water level is very good, seemingly at capacity.

catch. Fishing for them has been fair to good on a variety of baits and lures.

campgrounds have been full.

bluegills and crappie. Fly fishing for bluegills can be lots of fun for kids and other beginners.

Parachutes and Thorax will take a few fish. Nymphs are a better bet. Bead-head Pheasant Tails, Gold Hotwires, Rusty Pickpockets and Gold Lightning Bugs in

sizes 16-18 will work well. Caddis are a good choice for morning or evening fishing, with Elk Hairs, Last Calls, and Foam Caddis in size 16. For nymphs,

try Caddis Pupa, Hotwire Caddis, Mangy Caddis and Hare’s Ears in size 16. Golden stoneflies are available, and Stimulators in sizes 12-16 and stonefly

nymphs will be a good bet for fishing the middle of the day. For spin-fishing, Mepps and Panther Martins are still the best bet. In the non

catch-and-release section, eggs and worms will be fine choices. For daily conditions, call Estes Angler at 970-586-2110.

Catfish are on the move; use stink bait or sucker meat.

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minnows and various plastic jigs. Try fishing off both dams or at the beach near the southeast boat ramp. The northeast side of the reservoir provides good

fishing for belly boaters. Worms are still catching walleyes. Boaters are doing well by the dam. Note the new regulation on this reservoir: Walleyes must

be at least 15 inches in length to keep, and only one walleye over 21 inches can be kept. The bag limit for walleyes still is five.

white bass has been fairly good, and the action for mostly sublegal (15-inch) walleyes has improved for trollers. Worm harnesses and crankbaits have been

working. The crappie bite has slowed, but some still are taken near the marina. Bass appear to have finished spawning. Carp are thick in the shallows, and

fishermen looking for a fight can take them on flies and small jigs.
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18-inch-plus fish have been caught. Bass fishing is picking up as the water temperatures are increasing. The action is best on spinners and jigs, fished in

and around structure. Walleyes still are being caught on the east side of the lake.
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Despite the low water, fishing for rainbow trout and mackinaw has been good. Mackinaw have averaged 14-16 inches; rainbows have been smaller, though some

nice ones have been taken. Power Bait, salmon eggs and worms have worked well, as have spinners, tipped with sucker meat for mackinaw. The north side has

been fishing well. The lake has not yet been stocked, but early season is the best time for mackinaw.

rainbow and silver. For fly-and-bubble fishermen, the Pistol Pete in olive or a Renegade pattern will catch the interest of many fish. Fly fishermen are

doing fair with No. 16 red Chironomids and olive Woolly Buggers. Fishing has been best from boats on the west side of the lake in 8-10 feet of water.

orange Power Bait on an egg-sinker rig.

shore has been best outside the camping area. Boat fishermen have been doing very well near the islands using Tasmanian Devils in 5 feet of water.

move in the weed beds, with fish keying in on the nymphs, as well as midges that still are emerging. Temperatures are high midday and cooling significantly

at night, so look for Chironomids late afternoon and crayfish and big streamers in the evening. This time of year, tube-jig style lures(swim baits) and

marabou jigs are working well. Fishermen may use only artificial flies or lures. The limit on trout is two. All brown trout 14-20 inches long, and rainbows

and cutthroats 18-22 inches long must immediately be returned to the water alive.

will work well, too. Mornings and evenings are seeing fish rising to midges, so small midge flies such as midge adults, Griffiths Gnats and Stuck in the

Shucks will work well in sizes 20-22. Terrestrials (beetles and ants) will also be a good fly choice. Try sizes 14-18. Caddis are also starting to show, so

caddis patterns is sizes 14-16 will do well.

worms. The best fishing is during late afternoon and early morning hours, but fisherman can still take their limit throughout the day.

unavailable.

Fish shallow for cruising browns use a damselfly nymph or a brown Woolly Bugger for the best success.
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bright-colored grubs. All coves seem to have good productivity levels, with Dixon and Soldier coves topping the list. The trout still seem to be doing well

on night crawlers and Power Bait. More and more walleyes are being caught along the east side of the reservoir. Fishermen also have reported good action

for mostly sublegal-sized walleyes in fairly shallow water along the northern shorelines. A new size regulation for walleyes is in effect this year. All

fish must be at least 18 inches long, but only one can exceed 21 inches.
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other species. The water temperature is in the mid-70s. If you are fishing from boats, try fishing near the dam and the north end of the reservoir at a

depth of 5 to 6 feet.
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trout has been fairly good. Fishermen may use only artificial flies and lures. The limit for trout is two fish at least 16 inches long. The daily limit for

grayling is four.

Many walleyes are still being caught, but fish meeting the 15-inch size requirement are few and far between. The water level is continuing to shrink -down

5 verticl feet. Water is being released every day. Boat ramps currently are accessible. Smallmouth bass are striking hard off the dam on the Red Lion

Annex, though most are under the 15-inch size restriction. Wiper fishing is slow. No boats or any kind of flotation devices are allowed on the Annex. A

habitat stamp is required to enter these properties.
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Trolling from a boat is the most effective way to fish the lake. Fly fishermen are doing fair on Woolly Buggers with a scud trailer. Kick a float tube on

the south end near the chokecherries for the best luck.

river is in runoff and can be difficult to fish. Use big beaded nymphs, fished with a lot of weight.
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have finished spawning, and fishing for smallmouths near the dam and largemouths in the brush around the upper end has been picking up. Catfish also have

been active, primarily in the evenings.
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bite has slowed, but fishermen working the brush primarily for crappie have been getting into some bass.
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Long Draw, Trap Lake and Peterson Reservoir requires a long walk.

and spinners have worked best. The lake has had a litter problem, and fishermen are asked to pack out their trash.

Callibaetis on the surface between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fly fishermen have been doing well with large streamer patterns, fished on a slick line in 8-10 feet

of water, and Callibaetis dries. Patterns should be big and orange, black or olive. (No. 4 olive, black, or orange Rubber Buggers; No. 4 crayfish; No. 2

mouse patterns; and No. 6 black CH Zuddlers.) Lure fishermen are doing well along the dam and in deeper water with Kastmasters and Rapalas. The limit is

two trout, except that all browns 14-20 inches in length and rainbows and cutthroats 18-22 inches must immediately be returned to the water alive. Fishing

is prohibited in the inlet above the standing water line.

and Prince, Pheasant Tail, and caddisfly nymphs. The inlet area and the creek below the dam have been especially productive for fly fishermen.

week. Lure fishermen need only cast a No. 3 Mepps spinner – gold or a red-and-white combination – and hold on. The more displacement and attraction

created, the more likley fish will be enticed to strike. Michigan Creek below the reservoir and through Walden is a great option. Conditions are changing

daily, so call North Park Anglers at (970) 723-4215 for the most timely report.

so look at streamers again until claity improves. Bright flies and lures cast to the banks are still working and the most effective in the off-color water.

Call the North Park Anglers at (970) 723-4215 for conditions updates.

Fishing is good for catfish in the coves on shrimp and crayfish, mostly after dark and early morning. Stay shallow, less than 10 feet of water. Fishing has

been good for walleyes, which are moving out a little. Try Lindy Rigs with a leech or minnow in 15 feet of water in the Darby and Cunningham arms. It’s

been good for wipers off the dam and Balanced Rock using bait. Most are shorter than the 15 inch-minimum. Trout and crappie fishing is fair. The outlet has

been turned on, but the inlet still is off. The lake is at about 82 percent of capacity, covering about 2,345 surface acres. Boat ramps all are usable, and

both courtesy docks are in. Call the park office at 970-522-3657 for current conditions.
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paradise, with mild wind some of the time. Fish olive Matukas outside the weed beds to hook big browns.

the best places to catch your limit.
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is the color of iced tea and has been fishable. Caddis are becoming more evident on the lower river. Stonefly nymphs and small streamers remain good fly

choices, also. Conditions improve somewhat higher up, but the water remains high and turbid. Spin-fishermen might try red-bladed Mepps or silver Colorado

spinners. The river should be in prime condition in another two weeks. Call (970) 498-8968 for updates.
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from the shore, good while boating. Trout fishing is fair. A habitat stamp is required to enter this property.
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year. It is expected to refill this summer.

stoneflies are active. Size 16-18 Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators and Trudes work well. For nymphs, try Anato May’s size 18; Ice Nymphs, 18-20; bead-head

Pheasant Tails, 18-20; and small attractor nymphs like Spitfires and Lightning Bugs in size 16-18. PMDs are hatching in the Park – so try PMD dries and

nymphs in size 16-18. Lower-elevation lakes are iced-out and fishing well, with midges being the main hatch. Try Stuck-in-the-Shucks and adults in size

20-22. For daily conditions, call Estes Angler at 970-586-2110.

them slowly; make an easy target for those tigers.

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in length. Fishermen have been catching lots of small catfish and some bass and crappie. Bass have been taking Chug Bugs, floating Rapalas and other

topwater lures, as well as minnows and jigs.
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weather is getting fish active. Damselfly nymphs and Kastmasters (gold or green) should be the ticket this weekend. Size 14-16 scuds in olive and tan will

take fish. Only artificial flies and lures may be used. The limit is two trout, but all browns 14-20 inches long, and rainbows and cutthroats 18-22 inches

long must be released. Fishing is prohibited in the inlet above the standing water line.

difficult; the pocket water of the upper river should be easier and more productive. Mayflies and small brown stoneflies are the most common hatches. A few

caddis also are on the water. Down lower, in Lyons, the river is higher, but the forks remain relatively clear and fishable. On the lower St. Vrain, pale

morning duns and caddis are active, and fishing around Lyons could be very good. Fish the edges and pockets for the best activity; wading will be

difficult but not impossible.

catchable-sized trout. Nearby U.S. Forest Service campgrounds have been busy.

being taken. Trolling with small, white or yellow Mister Twisters or worm harnesses has been working well. Mussels fished about a foot off the bottom are

also working well for the wipers. Evenings and days with some chop on the water are the best times. A few nice crappie have been caught around the fishing

pier at sunrise. Fishing for trout is slow. Nice channel catfish are being caught using stink bait or cut shad. Most are between 3 and 5 pounds, with

several up to 14 pounds. The reservoir is currently 3 feet down. The reservoir in open for camping, and anglers may fish all night. Boating is restricted

to wakeless speeds. The minimum size for crappie is 10 inches, and 15 inches for wipers.

have been hitting black Woolly Buggers.

Woolly Bugger is a good bet.

Fishing for tme has been good. With warm weather, watch for BWOs and duns. For current conditions, call the Fishin’ Hole in Kremmling at (970)

724-9407.

recently, the flow below the reservoir has been 933 cfs. It was up to 1,010cfs last week. We’re back to a lot of weight, large Mysis shrimp and San Juan

worms, silver Copper Johns, golden stonefly nymphs, and bead-head Hare’s Ears. As the flow drops, watch for the PMDs, caddis and golden stones to emerge

and hatch, and later in the month, green drakes. Multiple, concurrent hatches will occur, and the challenge is finding which insect the fish are keying in

on. Be ready with nymphs, emergers, duns and spinners.

good and fishing is excellent. Lots of PMDs are hatching. The stretchs upstream of Pumphouse also is fishing very well with caddis and PMDs. For current

conditions, call the Fishin’ Hole in Kremmling at (970) 724-9407.

impossible. The river has been flowing at 11,200 cfs below Glenwood Springs. The river should reach peak flows in the next few days. Expect the river to

become fishable at the end of the month, once flows dissipate and the green drake hatch begins. For current conditions, contact the Taylor Creek Flyshop in

Basalt at 970-927-4374.

Copper Johns have been working fairly well. Also, look for signs of different hatches beginning. Stoneflies are hatching. Even though some parts of the

Colorado are muddy, the Parshall hole is fishing well and is fairly clear. The stream flow below Windy Gap last weekend ranged from 95 to 161 cfs. The

Williams Fork below the reservoir is flowing around 448 cfs, down from over 900 cfs. In the immediate Granby area and downstream to the bridge at the west

end of Byers Canyon, bait fishing is permitted and two fish may be kept. For current conditions call Budget Tackle in Granby at (970) 887-9344.

river flows have been at 2,700 cfs in Carbondale. Expect the river to become fishable around the end of the month. For current info contact the Taylor

Creek Flyshop in Basalt at 970-927-4374.

unfishable. Most tributaries are high and clear, and difficult to fish.

truly been exceptional. BWO’s are hatching in good numbers daily from noon to 3 p.m. Caddis are also in abundance on the lower sections of river around

dusk. Nymph fishing has been exceptional in the mornings, giving way to equally good hatches of BWO’s in the afternoons. Hot flies include: Poxyback

Baetis, BTS Baetis, RS-2s, Johnny Flashes, Barr BWO Emergers, BWO Sparkleduns, BWO Quill Paras, Frying Pan Emergers, Pearl and Elk Caddis, E/C Caddis, and

Pheasant Tails.

brown and lake trout. Fish are found at all different depths this time of year. Worms are working very well, both in bottom fishing and trolling. Kokanee

salmon are being caught trolling and by jigging. During a recent tournament, five lake trout were measured and released to swim away and grow bigger.

Their lengths were 18 1/2, 19 1/2, 23 7/8, 28 3/4, and 30 1/2 inches. The winner in the mack division went 32 3/4 inches. Wherever water is running into

the lake, fishing is good. The water level is rising rapidly. The Arapaho boat ramp is open. For current conditions call Budget Tackle in Granby at

(970)887-9344.

and Grand Lake also has been fishing well. Trolling can be productive. Kastmasters, Rapalas, and worm harnesses are popular, as well as Power Bait and

eggs. Fly fishing is also productive. Please call Budget Tackle if you have any first-hand fishing reports. For current conditions call Budget Tackle in

Granby at (970) 887-9344.

good from the shore using salmon eggs and night crawlers. Boaters are catching a few kokanee using bright colors.

and trout off the dam with a gold or silver spoon, or trolling with a deep-running lure. Crappie are picking up around the dam from 5 to 6 p.m. Hopefully,

the activity for bass, bluegills, sunfish and catfish will soon follow. The minimum-size limit for bass is 15 inches. The bag and possession limit for

catfish is two fish. A single-lane concrete boat ramp is located at the east entrance to the park, but boat motors (in use) are restricted to 20 horsepower

or less. The 2006 fishing regulations, fishing information and State Park annual passes are available at the Rifle Gap visitor center.
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is starting to pick up. Crappie are doing well at the dam. Both boat ramps are open.
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or rainbow Power Bait have been the baits of choice. Trollers have been getting some fish on gold or blue-and-silver Rapalas. For current conditions, call

Wyatt’s Sporting Goods in Meeker at (970) 878-4428.

slowed down because of the warmer water. Mack Mesa is restricted to hand-propelled craft or boats with small, electric trolling motors.
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tailwaters for browns and rainbows with spinners or a streamer fly. For current conditions call the Fishin’ Hole in Kremmling at (970) 724-9407.

and any blue Baetis pattern might work. Early morning and sunset hours are best. Expect little to no action during the day unless you are fishing from a

boat, dragging the bottom. Some nice-sized cutthroats have been taken from the lake. An artificial-flies-and-lures restriction is in effect.
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lures or streamer flies for pike. Trout have been hitting Panther Martin spinners and streamer flies. Perch fishing is picking up using a No. 8 hook tipped

with a small piece of worm. Try fishing on the northwest end of the island for perch. A few visitors caught walleyes last weekend. The boat ramp and docks

are in the water. For walleyes, use a deep-running lure or jig. The regulation on walleyes at Rifle Gap now reads, “Bag, possession limit and minimum size

for walleyes is 3, 18 inches long.” The 2006 fishing regulations, fishing information and State Parks Annual passes are available at the visitor

center.
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improved. Rainbow Rapalas have produced some good action for bass, though the fish have not been especially large. Some “hammer handle” northern pike have

been taken on red-and-white Dardevle-type spoons, and some catfish have been taken on the traditional catfish baits. For current conditions, call Wyatt’s

Sporting Goods in Meeker at (970) 878-4428.
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Flows are expected to peak this week and have been 478 cfs in Aspen, 2,980 cfs in Basalt and 5,700 cfs in Glenwood Springs. The river below Aspen should

become fishable by the end of the week. In the meantime, fishing has been exceptional on the Frying Pan. River clarity seems to be on a weather-dependent,

day-to-day basis. Contact the Taylor Creek Flyshop in Basalt for daily conditions at 970-927-4374.

mouth. Kokanee salmon and rainbows are plentiful, and browns are also being caught. Trolling and fishing the east bank in the old river bed has been good.

Fishing has been good below Shadow Mountain Dam, all the way to Granby Reservoir. Changing flow rates from the dam have improved conditions in the

spillway. Sow bugs and Mysis shrimp patterns, as well as midges, RS-2s, and Copper Johns are working. Last week, kokanee were hitting Gregg’s Emergers.

Rapalas, Kastmasters and Panther Martins are popular lures. A little walk can be productive. For current conditions call Budget Tackle in Granby at(970)

887-9344.

side near the inlet. Shoreline trout anglers are having their best luck with night crawlers, but orange, rainbow, and pink-colored Power Bait is still a

good choice to haved in your tackle box. The pike are still biting but are being very picky. People have had the most luck with yellow spoons, buzzbaits,

and rainbow-colored lures. Also, a couple of 30-inch pike have been caught on worms. Folks fishing at the Tailwaters area have had good luck with copper

midges and gray nymphs, catching cutthroats, browns and rainbows. Remember, fishing at the Tailwaters is by fly and lure only and also is

catch-and-release. For more conditions information, please visit www.parks.state.co.us.
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Fly fishermen might try a Renegade or QT.
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fly-fishing action still is sub-surface, with black or olive Woolly Buggers and bead-head nymphs among the most effective patterns. Spin-fishermen have

enjoyed success on red or gold Kastmasters. The lake is an outstanding fishery for naturally reproducing cutthroat trout and an important source of

cutthroat spawn for the DOW. Fishermen may use only artificial flies or lures. The limit on cutthroats is two fish. All cutts longer than 11 inches must

immediately be returned to the water alive. Fishermen are encouraged to keep all the brook trout they catch to benefit the cutthroat fishery. For

conditions updates call Wyatt’s Sporting Goods in Meeker at (970) 878-4428.

holding to flooded willows and oak brush. Spinners are having better success than bait right now. Most fish are running 13-19 inches. The Early Settlers,

Oak Point and Island boat ramps are open. Make reservations by calling (800) 678-2267 or logging on to www.parks.state.co.us.
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Tuesday. Even so, it remains high, fast, discolored and practically unfishable. Another week to 10 days should bring greatly improved conditions. For

updates, call Wyatt’s Sporting Goods in Meeker at (970) 878-4428.

being caught in deeper water. Fish the fingers for trout and the flats for pike. Try off the points for big lakers; up in the inlet for good-sized trout.

For current conditions, call the Fishin’ Hole in Kremmling at (970) 724-9407.
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surface activity. For current conditions, call the Fishin’ Hole in Kremmling at (970) 724-9407.

Kastmasters, and Panther Martins also have been doing well. Trolling has begun in earnest. This area is very beautiful and, because of easy bank access,

great for kids. For current conditions call Budget Tackle in Granby at (970) 887-9344.

and shallow water on the east side of the lake. Throw a Kastmaster or troll a small spoon to entice these hungry fish. For current conditions call the

Fishin’ Hole in Kremmling at (970) 724-9407.

high, discolored conditions for at least two more weeks. When clear, the river offers potentially good fishing for trout and northern pike, but much of it

flows through private property with limited public access.
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the past week. The water is a dark-ice-tea color, and wading still is difficult. Float fishermen have been enjoying fair success on streamer flies dragged

near the bottom through eddies and other slower water. Large and small yellow stoneflies also have been evident, and fishing with stonefly nymphs has

produced some fish. The river should be in primne condition in a week to 10 days. Directly below Stagecoach Dam, the river is low and clear. Smaller flies

such as RS-2s and blue-wing emergers are working there. Call the Steamboat Fly Fishing Company at (970) 879-6552 for current conditions.

enclosure (marked with signs). This area is closed to all public access. The water level is much improved from last summer, but summer irrigation

draw-downs already have begun. A large number of fingerling crappie were stocked late last summer. With fresh water and large areas of newly flooded weeds

and brush, crappie, white bass and other warm-water species are expected to recover quickly, but 2006 will be largely a rebuilding year. The water will

continue to go down with irrigation demands this summer, but should remain well above the record lows of the past few years. ATVs and dirt bikes are not

permitted on the state wildlife area.

good fishing into early summer. Though activity has slowed with warmer weather, fishermen have enjoyed some good success for pan-sized trout on chartreuse

Power Bait or worms off the bottom. Fly fishing also has produced some good results. Late afternoons into the evening, and cooler, overcast days have been

the best times to fish, a pattern that is likely to continue into the summer.

about 2,120 cfs. Fishing is difficult at that volume of flow, but some fish can be taken at the edges of the current and in areas of slack water. Suggested

rigs are a bead-head nymph with a Pheasant Tail dropper, or a large Woolly Bugger. While flows are expected to drop, they are subject to irrigation demands

and could vary widely through the summer. Call the Ark Anglers shop in Pueblo at (719) 543-3900 for current conditions. Frequent stocking of this stretch

usually makes for excellent fishing. Habitat improvements have created deeper pools and structure for the fish to thrive in even when releases from Pueblo

Dam are minimal. Standard fishing regulations and limits are in effect on this section of the river.
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Granite and 2,400 cfs at Buena Vista. Flows should drop this week, as the snowpack is expended. Golden and Yellow Sally stoneflies are active in this

reach. Go to www.arkanglers.com for more information.

with 650 cfs at Hayden Meadows and 1,950 cfs at Granite. Flows are expected to recede this week, with resulting improvements to clarity. Golden stoneflies

are beginning to appear on this section of the river. For more information, visit www.arkanglers.com or call our Buena Vista shop at 719-395-1796.

though still relatively high, and with 2-3 feet of visibility. Golden stoneflies and Yellow Sallies are active on this reach, as well as some evening

caddis. Go to www.arkanglers.com for updated reports.

salmon eggs, Power Bait or night crawlers, or small, shiny spoons and spinners.

shrimp. White bass and wipers in the 16- to 17-inch range continue to be taken on jigs and minnows near the face of the dam. An occassional walleye has

been taken on night crawlers. The surface water temperature is around 77 degrees. The two-lane marina ramp is open and the courtesy dock has been

installed. The lake is still 19 feet below the full mark and slowly dropping. Consult the Colorado State Parks Web site by clicking on More info(below),

and then Conditions.
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fishing remains good. Fishing for trout has slowed down with the rising water temperature. Warm-water fishermen have been taking bluegills, catfish and

bass, as well as some perch, crappie and walleyes. some of the catfish have been in the 5-pound range, taken on chicken livers and other traditional baits.

A DOW creel census is being conducted at the lake and anglers are asked to participate in the study.
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of 12- to 14-inch rainbows were taken last weekend. Olive Woolly Buggers and Kastmaster lures were producing well. Some of the fish are recent stockers;

others are holdover trout. The lakes are part of the North Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak. Both are en stocked with catchable-sized trout and both

also have mackinaw and a few brook trout. Both have good water levels to begin the fishing season. North Catamount has a flies-and-lures restriction. An

access fee for the Pikes Peak Highway is required to fish these lakes. A DOW creel census is being conducted at these lakes and anglers are asked to

participate in the study.

Bait and small, silver-finish spoons. Fly-bubble fishermen have enjoyed some good activity, primarily around the inlet area. The lake typically produces

very good fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and a few large brown trout. It also has kokanee salmon, mostly less than 13 inches with a few over 15, and

fishing for them should be good in 2006. The water-supply reservoir was full last year and also will be filled to capacity in 2006.

crawlers, Power Bait and small spinning lures should be effective through the summer.

is improving from the past few years. The lake has been stocked, and fishing for catchable-sized trout has been fairly good. Access requires paying a fee

at the Pikes Peak Highway tollgate. A DOW creel census is being conducted at the lake and anglers are asked to participate in the study.

Fishermen may use only artificial flies and lures.

Try worms, Power Bait and other standard baits. Some midge and mayfly activity on the lake has been noted, offering some fly-fishing possibilities. Some

holdover rainbow trout are in the 16- to 20-inch range. The lake has fewer brown trout but some are in the 16- to 18-inch range. Smallmouth bass are

abundant and should provide some fast action. Most are 6-12 inches in length, but some 16-inchers occasionally are caught. ATVs will no longer be permitted

in the state wildlife area. A fire ban is in effect.

bag and possession limit is 10 kokanee salmon and four trout, of which only two can be 16 inches or longer. No limit applies to northern pike. Trout action

is good to excellent. Hot-color Power Bait(especially orange and green), various jigs and spoons, night crawlers, Kastmasters, Dardevles and Pistol Petes

are working well. Several rainbow trout exceeding 20 inches were landed last week. Pike fishing is improving using Rapalas and tube jigs. Kokanee salmon

action is good to excellent from boats using Pop Geer, Kastmasters, and various pink, orange, and green trolling spoons. Gold and pink have been the best

colors.

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usually is good in the spring and fall but slows down during the summer months. The lake also has some catfish.
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Fishing usually is fair to good on salmon eggs, Kastmasters and a variety of other baits and lures. Fly fishing, either with a fly-bubble outfit or a

regular fly rod, can be very good in the late afternoon.

reported excellent trout fishing. Bass and catfish are starting to pick up. Popular baits are Fireballs, regular salmon eggs, worms, Power Bait,

spinnerbaits and small minnows. Look for activity for other species to increase as the water warms up. The boat dock is in place. For current conditions,

call (719) 738-2376.
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reportedly was taken last weekend. Salmon eggs and night crawlers have been the preferred baits. Boating fishermen generally have been less successful.

Only a handful of small lake trout have been reported. The lake typically offers good fishing for stocked trout, as well as occasional holdover rainbows

and brook trout. Large mackinaw can be taken from shore around ice-out, and smaller (12- to 18-inch)lakers are taken from shore through the summer. The

lake recently was stocked.

bass are beginning to bite on worms, and fishermen have been taking some large channel catfish on minnows at the west end of the reservoir. Some trout

recently were caught in the same location, as well as a couple of crappie. Large catfish are biting in the spillway on liver and shrimp. Lake Hasty was

stocked with trout this spring, and some still are being taken. Many young wipers and saugeyes went through the dam last year, but white bass, crappie and

catfish remain abundant. ATVs and dirt bikes are not permitted on the state wildlife area.
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on the water, but fishing should be good this year, especially for catfish. The lake also has crappie, wipers and saugeyes, and fishing for them should

improve as the lake rebounds from recent low-water years.

Those fish should be nearing catching size, but the water remains low and the status of the fishery is unclear. Fishing may be difficult because of

low-water conditions. Small boats can launch on the gravel ramp. Little fishing activity has been noted so far.
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lake is on U.S. Forest Service property and has picnic tables and other amenities. An entry fee is required. U.S. Forest Service campgrounds are

nearby.

Fireballs, regular salmon eggs and worms. Northern pike are being caught both from boats and the shore. A couple of 40-plus-inch pike caught during the

past week. The bass fishing is starting to pick up as the water temperature warms up. A fire ban is in place at the park, with only propane grills allowed.

Call the park office at 719-738-2376 for current conditions.
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quickly. Fishing success largely depends on the periodic stocking of catchable trout.

standard array of baits and lures. Power Bait has been especially productive. Fishing should remain good in 2006. Brown trout populations are very high and

anglers can expect to see good numbers in their catch. Most will be 8-12 inches in length, but an occasional fish to 20 inches could be caught.
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crankbaits, and saugeyes also are hitting trolled cranks and jigs tipped with worms and minnows. Nee Gronda did not receive fresh water through its canal

system last year, but still covers about 1,900 surface acres. The state boat ramp on the east shore is usable for launching small to medium boats. A

private ramp at the Cottonwood Marina on the north shore may be available for a fee.
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has been reported. No fresh water was added to Nee Noshe in 2005, and the lake receded to about 600 surface acres. Boat access became nearly impossible

during the summer, so the DOW built a new gravel ramp on the south side of the lake. Extensions have been added as the lake has receded. Small- to

medium-sized boats should be able to launch. Muddy conditions may exist, especially immediately after a rain storm. Although the lake is very low, it has

good numbers of wipers, saugeyes, white bass and catfish.
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main gate to Rampart Reservoir and walk down to Nichols, but the fishing has been worth the trek. The water level is improved from last year, and fishing

should remain good through the summer.

Pistol Petes, black Woolly Buggers and gray-hackle mosquitoes, among other patterns, using eithe fly-bubble outfits or fly rods. North Lake is restricted

to fishing with artificial flies and lures. Anglers are reminded to check the new definition of artificial in the fishing regulations booklet. The lake

will provide some excellent fishing for catchable rainbow trout and splake this year. Increased stocking will bolster the fishing for rainbows. The splake

population continues to improve and plays a key role in fisheries management on the lake. Habitat stamps are required for the state wildlife area. People

are reminded of fire bans in the region, and that they are in bear country.

Fishing for them has been fair to good. Fishing for warm-water species is a year or two away.

been as productive as any. Wipers are hitting shad-imitation crankbaits, soft-plastic lures and streamer flies, as well as minnows and leeches. White has

been the best color. Fishing for walleyes has been improving. Many are in 12-20 feet of water and taking baits and jigs off the bottom. Most are less than

18 inches, but at least a dozen legal-sized fish were checked last week. Jig-head/Twister combos have been taking some decent-sized bass off the rock

walls. Trolling for good-sized trout remains fairly good. A Kastmaster trailing at least 100 feet behind a boat has been effective. Crappie and bluegills

are being caught in the upper end of the lake. The level is slightly better than in 2005.
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Fishing for warm-water species should pick up in the next few weeks.

restocked if it gets more water, not likely in the immediate future. Lower Queens is totally dry. ATVs and dirt bikes are not allowed in the Queens State

Wildlife Area.
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good, but slow for browns and mackinaw. Boat-ramp access is to be available May 13-Oct. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the following restrictions: No rental

vans; Class A, B or C motorhomes, or trailers over 22 feet will be allowed across the dam; and no stopping or fishing will be permitted within 500 feet of

the dam. With little pressure the past few years, fishing for most species should be good to excellent. Early season is an especially good time to fish,

with rainbows cruising along the shore and mackinaw in the shallows. Fishing for rainbows should remain good through the summer. The main recreation area

will open in late May. In the meantime, fishermen can park near the gate and walk to the lake.

especially in the spring and early summer. The lake also has some catfish.
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this year and fishing for them should be very good. The lake also has a fairly good population of brown trout that should be turning up in anglers’

catches, and some splake that are in the 12- to 14-inch range.

holdover fish has been fair to good. Try worms, salmon eggs and Power Bait, or a varity of shiny spinning lures. Fly-bubble fishermen also enjoy some

success, especially in late afternoon. The lake also has a fairly good population of northern pike, which fishermen are encouraged to catch and keep. The

upper end of the lake might be the likeliest location to find a northern.

incrementally during the past several days and on Tuesday were at a low, 57 cfs. The river had been fishing well, but the changed conditions are likely to

slow things down until fish adjust to the lower flows. The river is open to catch-and-release fishing with artificial flies and lures. Effective flies have

been orange and yellow egg patterns, No. 18-20 scuds, No. 16 San Juan worms, No. 20-22 Miracle Nymphs, No. 20-22 RS-2s, No. 20-22 Midge Pupae (Black, gray

and red), No. 18-22 Copper Johns, No. 20-22 Parachute Adams and No. 20-24 Mercury Midges.

little from the weekend. Pale morning duns have appeared on the river, but the caddis hatch is about finished. Midges still have been coming off the water,

as well. In Cheesman Canyon, fishing has been fairly good, though success varies widely among fishermen. Sporadic midge emergences have been noted, but

most of the activity has been subsurface. The best success has been fishing with bead-head Black Beauties, bead-head Flashback Pheasant Tails, RS-2s, Red

Midge Larvae and Cheesman Emergers.

wild rainbow trout and occasional browns remains fairly good. Emerging midges and blue-wing-olive mayflies provide some dry-fly action, but most of the

activity remains sub-surface on the typical small nymphs. The annul Trico hatch should be starting soon, but still has not been evident. Hot flies include

Barr’s Blue-Wing-Olive Emergers, WD 40s, RS-2s bead-head Flashback Pheasant Tails and Johnny Flashes. Call the Peak Fly Shop at (719) 260-1415 for updates

or log on to www.thepeakflyshop.com.

or fishing 陆 hour after sunset. Only the north boat ramp is in operation. The water level is 4.2 vertical feet from capacity, offering the best level in

recent years. Only artificial flies and lures are permitted, with a bag and possession limit of one trout at least 20 inches long. Trout action is good to

excellent using 14-18 Scuds, 18-20 Pheasant Tails, 18-20 Hare’s Ears, Callibaetis nymphs, Copper John’s, brown moose-tail hair jigs, and various egg

patterns. Spring pike action is beginning in shallow, weedy areas on tube jigs and Rapalas. Pike action should continue to improve as the water temperature

warms.
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fishing, others have enjoyed good action for rainbow and cuttbow trout up to 16 inches on night crawlers and salmon eggs. The southeast portion of the

lake, near the dam, has been a good location. Rooster Tail spinners have taken an occasional brown trout and northern pike. Fishing generally has been

better on days when the wind is not blowing. Visitors must have a habitat stamp to use the state wildlife area.

very good, on Power Bait, Fireballs, worms and other baits, as well as lures. Bass, walleyes and perch are all good from shore and boats, although many

bass and walleyes are short of minimum length. Bass have been good with baits, lures and soft plastics. Walleyes are being caught on lures and baits or

jigging. Perch are good as well, using lures or a worm from a bobber. A few catfish are being caught, mainily at night using chicken livers or shrimp.

Crappie are still slow; a few have been taken from boats with small jigs and lures. Note DOW fishing regulations for special size limits on bass and

walleyes at Trinidad Lake. Use caution when boating. As the lake drops, unmarked obstacles may appear.
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being caught on worms and dough baits. Crappie fishing is slow. The lake level is down a little from last year, but should come up some with the pumping of

well water this summer, after repairs to the well are made. The 55-acre lake has good populations of crappie, bluegills, wipers, saugeyes and catfish, and

is stocked with catchable-sized trout in the spring and fall.
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shallow water, and the inlet area and outlet at the dam have been the best areas. Boat fishing using lures of jigs tipped with sucker meat has been a

little more productive than casting from shore. Most of the fish are 18-20 inches. The reservoir has been stocked with fingerling trout since 1997. Most

have grown large enough to be of interest to fishermen. The water level should be normal in 2006 and fishing should be good. A scenic mountain setting and

plentiful U.S. Forest Service amenities make this a popular destination.

plant inlet on night crawlers and Power Bait, and near the oulet on Montera Marvels. Fishing for mackinaw has been fair in the channel area between the two

lakes, but better near the channel in the upper lake. Some 33- to 36-inch fish recently were caught there. The best action has been from the shore on dead

suckers off the bottom. Tube jigs tipped with sucker meat also have been working well. Trollers also are getting some action, but relatively few boats have

been on the water. The lake-trout fishery, once known for trophy fish but diminished in the 1990s, appears to be on its way back. Water levels should be

normal in 2006.

the shore. The northwest shore, just west of the inlet pipe, and outlet areas have been best. Access is from the south shore; the north dam is closed to

the public. A fair number of 16- to 20-inch mackinaw also have been taken on Power Bait by fishermen primarily after rainbows. Though the resrvoir offers

some of the best fishing for large lake trout in the area, few fishermen have been targeting them. Carry-on boats are permitted on the forebay, but with

dramatic water fluctuations, extreme caution is urged.

improve.
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Pistol Petes have produced some good action for trout.
Fishermen may use only artificial flies and lures.
Boats with motors are prohibited.
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Caddis hatches have started, so tie on an elk-hair. Other patterns to use inclue dark-colored streamers, bead-head nymphs and Woolly Buggers. Sculpin

patterns also work well.

good for 12-to 18-inch rainbow and brown trout using Power Bait, spinners and streamer flies.

for rainbow and brook trout should be good using Power Bait, worms and spinners.

trolling brightly colored spinners and spoons from 20-35 feet. Brown trout fishing remains good near the shore using marabou jigs or Rapalas. Lake trout

fishing remains fair trolling large Flatfish in the Cebolla and Sapinero basins from 80-100 feet. Perch are being found in most shallow-water bays around

the lake and can be caught using light jigs tipped with mealworms.

snow along the Continental Divide. Good fishing is expected at Red, Trail, Green, and Blue lakes.

fair to good.

fair and challenging for brown and rainbow trout on a variety of nymphs and streamers. Flows at Mogote last week were high and discolored, around 790 cfs.

Fishing coditions will improve after runoff. The river boasts a flourishing brown trout population from Mogote to Platoro Reservoir. The best fishing areas

are the Fly Water, Pinnacles and the flats below Platoro Reservoir. Expect excellent fishing for brown trout at the Fly Water, where brown trout biomass is

81 pounds/acre with 49 fish/acre greater than 14 inches. Brown trout biomass at the flats below Platoro Reservoir is 70 pounds/acre and 22 fish/acre

greater than 14 inches.

temperature is high and the fishing is poor.

good time to fish with spinners. Fly casters should be ready with stoneflies, caddis and attractor patterns.

1,280 cfs. This is still a difficult level to wade, and crossing the river isn’t an option. Hatches of caddis, stoneflies and mayflies are occurring

throughout the day, along with midges. Nymphing provides the best success, try Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns, Princes and stoneflies, with the heavier fly

on the top and trailers in sizes 12-14. Remember the East River is open to fly fishing only. Call Almont Anglers at (970) 641-7404 or stop by for the

latest report because conditions and the weather change daily.

lake was stocked about a month ago with 10-inch catchable rainbows. No limit applies to the tasty perch. Remember to register your boat for the year and

check all safety gear. No wake is allowed on the reservoir.
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green. Red Canyon “went” on Thursday and dirtied the water in the inner gorge. Fishing has been steady. Scuds, Caddis Pupa, Caddis Larva and adults, BWOs,

RS-2s, Adams, Parachute Adams, Pheasant Tails, Flashback Pheasant Tails and an assortment of different-colored midges have been the go-to patterns.

Stoneflies are thick in Ute Park. This is prime time week for the gorge from Ute Park up to Chukar. For current conditions call the Cimarron Creek Flyshop

at 970-249-0408.

stoneflies are here, and fishing is great – possibly the hottest in the state. Fish are taking stoneflies on top along the lower stretch. Stones are up to

about Ute Park. The top fly is a Rogue Foam Giant Stone, size 4. PMDs, caddis and Yellow Sallies also are hot. Big Woolly Buggers are still hot in the

morning. Some dry-fly activity and emerging caddis also have been reported. No motorized craft are allowed above the North Fork tributary. Other

restrictions include: Gold Medal Water, catch-and-release, flies-and-lures only. No rainbow trout may be kept. The Gunnison River Pleasure Park is offering

ferry service to help anglers access the upper river. Call 970-872-2525 for current information.

regained a lot of clarity. Complex hatches are comming off, with lots of caddis in yellow (size 18) and black (size 14), orange stoneflies (size 12),

yellow Sallies (size 16) and a few mayflies (size 14-18). This is a great time to fish here, as the crowds are yet to arrive. Call the Almont Anglers at

(970) 641-7404 or stop by for the latest report because conditions and the weather change daily.

about 65 percent of capacity. Fishing in the inlet channel is good to excellent for rainbow trout. It gets murky at times. When that happens, move out of

the channel to the mudline. Try in-line spinners and typical baits (Power Bait, eggs, night crawlers) for the trout, and small jigs tipped with a piece of

worm for yellow perch. The perch will be found in the coves and along the dam. The lake is open for boating at wakeless speeds and the park is open

year-round with restrooms, yurts, and campsites available for overnighters. Call 970-533-7065 or check the link below for current conditions.
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worms, spinners and artificial flies.
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with fluctuations because of drought conditions. The trout fishery continues to grow at La Jara Reservoir. The 2004 gill-net survey found several 12- to

15-inch brook trout. The reservoir is stocked with Rio Grande cutthroat trout, brook trout and splake. Expect fair to good fishing in 2006, depending upon

the water level.
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for caddis and mayfly hatches. Spinners also work well. Access to the river below the reservoir is restricted because of private property.

improve as the water continues to warm up. Plastic worms and surface lures are working well. Fishermen are reminded of the new slot limit in effect for

largemouth and smallmouth bass: All bass 10-15 inches in length must immediately be returned to the water alive. The standard limit applies to bass less

than 10 or greater than 15 inches. Fishing for kokanee salmon is best late June through August.

ramp is operative. Fishing reportedly was very good for rainbow trout to 20 inches on Power Bait, salmon eggs and trolling lures.
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of the reservoir, crappie have been biting pretty much everywhere on minnows and chartreuse jigs. The marina store is open 7 to 7 daily, with boating and

fishing supplies. The store usually has minnows available, although they ran out the past couple of weekends. Pike, bass and catfish are also beginning to

bite.
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ready with stoneflies, caddis and mayfly patterns. Spinners and small spoons are also effective.

trout. Anglers have also been catching splake and kokanee. The water level is low this year and expected to fluctuate throughout the summer. Platoro

Reservoir is stocked with 17,000 10-inch rainbow trout, 35,000 fingerling rainbow trout, 7,000 4-inch splake and 20,000, 2-inch kokanee salmon. The lake

has a fair resident brown trout population with some fish in the 10- to 12-pound range. Expect fair to good fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee

salmon and splake, especially in June and July.

and attractor flies are doing well in the ponds. A lot of fish have been caught this week, but a lot remain to be be caught. The Pa-Co-Chu-Puk area of

Ridgway State Park is excellent for children because it has the only water below the dam that is not restricted to artificial flies and lures or

catch-and-release fishing. A limit of trout may be kept there.
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seam of clear and cloudy water. Try using orange Power Bait and small, orange lures, 1/4-ounce rainbow Kastmaster. Boaters continue to catch rainbow and

brown trout using orange Power Bait, night crawlers, Kastmasters and Mepps spinners. Many of the boats are limiting out on 10- to 15-inch rainbow trout in

the mornings and late evenings. The boat ramp is open for the season. The visitor center is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for park passes,

licenses, boat registrations and information.

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Fishing is difficult except along stream margins. Fishing is slow; however, some anglers have reported luck using Wooly Buggers and lures.

fair to good using stonefly nymphs and Wooly Buggers cast toward the shoreline, where water clarity and visibility are better.
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streamer flies.
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will be rewarded with fine fishing. Use attractor patterns – Royal Wulff and Irresistibles. Also look for caddis hatches. Streamer patterns that imitate

bait fish also are a good choice. Regular bait – salmon eggs and Power Bait – also will work.

well. Look for various hatches now that the weather is consistently warm. Small spoons and spinners also will work.

improving in early June as the water warms. Plastic jigs, Road Runners and crankbaits work well for catching walleyes and pike.
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rainbows remains fairly good. Mackinaw are in about 50 feet of water and taking sucker meat off the bottom. Rainbow trout are suspended in 20-40 feet of

water. Northern pike are becoming active in weed beds near the shore. Try a Mepps Aglia spinner with a squirrel or buck tail, or sucker meat near the

bottom. Conditions are prime, and good fishing should continue into June. Call the Taylor Park Marina, (970) 641-2922 for updates.

holding close to the banks, in eddies and the deeper holes. A good number of hopppers are around, as well as caddis. A few more mayflies have appeared –

pale morning duns, blue-winged-olives and March browns, all in sizes 16-18. Most fish are still being caught under the surface with stonefly patterns, No.

6-12; green drake nymphs, 12-14; caddis pupae, Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns and Hare’s Ears, all in sizes 10-16. Streamers are still producing well. Call

Almont Anglers at (970) 641-7404 or stop by for the latest reports.

trout-fishing lake in the Conejos River area. It offers good to excellent fishing for brown trout, 10-17 inches; brook trout, 7-13 inches; and rainbow

trout, 10-16 inches; from ice-out to July. The best brown-trout fishing is in the early morning and evenings using Rapalas, Kastmasters and streamer

flies.

catching 10-12 inch rainbows at ice-out.

(from the reservoir). Fishing has slowed from the change in flows. Try Stimulators on top, midges and small caddis nymphs along the bottom.
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northern pike. Anglers are using Rapalas. Water dogs are best, but they are not available at local bait shops. Pike like to hang out along the mud line not

far from the bank of the lake near drop-offs.

inlet. In the creek below the dam fishing is good for brooks, browns and rainbows. Use Woolly Buggers and spinners. Hatches will occur as the weather

continues to warm up.