Author Archives: c_richter12

Being the home of the infamous fly fishing writer, John Geirach, I had to finally try and fish through the town of Lyons. I had fished the St. Vrain a couple times before in the National Park and below Buttonrock Reservoir, but I have never really had the chance to explore the runs that go … Continue reading »

The “Dream Stream” was fishing all too well this year, so we decided to head up for another weekend to have our shot at some more migratory fish. This time around, our focus was fishing where the crowds were not.  On our first day, we spent a few hours on the lower stretches of the … Continue reading »

The South Platte River between Spinney and Elevenmile Reservoirs is better known as the infamous “Dream Stream”, and although it has seen some serious pressure over the years, it still remains one of the premier fishing destinations in the state of Colorado. Not only does the river hold some nice sized resident fish, but this … Continue reading »

Every year, Kokanee Salmon make their way out of Blue Mesa Reservoir and move  into the Gunnison river to spawn. The annual run usually lasts from early September to late October, and fish can be found from the inlet of Blue Mesa all the way to Crested Butte. Although uncrowded spots can be hard to find this time … Continue reading »

The Arkansas river valley is one of my favorite places in the state of Colorado. The high mountain lakes and creeks seem to never end and never see any crowds, and the mighty Arkansas River also provides anglers (and rafters alike) with countless opportunities. This summer I was lucky enough to have access to a … Continue reading »

One of my favorite things to do here in Colorado is hunt for high mountain Cutthroat.  This summer I spent some time traveling to different lakes with friends and family searching for these beautiful Trout. There is nothing that compares to the feeling and majesty of a high mountain lake. You hike for a while, … Continue reading »