Fishing Information

grand county fishing map

On April 30, 2020 our local Colorado River Headwaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited released our online Grand County Fishing map. The interactive map will give you lots of details about where you can and cannot fish locally as well as a wealth of other helpful information for anglers. The image below is just a screen shot of the map…follow the link!
Please note that due to high fishing pressure on the Fraser Flats area between Fraser and Tabernash we ask that on Tuesdays and Thursdays you not fish this one stretch of river.

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FISHING TIPS

Tying the right knot is an integral part of being a successful fly fisherman. Here's a video showing how to tie about a dozen fishing knots.

For other information, such as how to identify what kind of fish you've just caught, fishing areas and other fishing tips, see the Colorado Parks and Wildlife web page

Trout Unlimited, both the Colorado and national organizations, also have some great tips and information on fishing.

FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION

Go to the official Colorado Parks and Wildlife web page for everything you need to know about Colorado fishing licenses. Local fly shops and Murdoch’s in Fraser sell licenses. You can also buy a license online from the CPW web page. You’ll also find fishing conditions, stocking reports and a fishing atlas.

Colorado Where Can I Fish Map

Colorado Parks and Wildlife also has a new app that can help you discover over 1,300 fishing locations statewide. Just search for the app “CPW Fishing” in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

ETHICAL ANGLER

Ethical Angler is a new organization we encourage you to learn about. Their goals align nicely with ours at Trout Unlimited. When you visit their website by clicking on this link, you'll learn about responsible angling, conservation, good stewardship of our rivers and fishing responsibly.

ICE FISHING

Some members of TU also enjoy ice fishing. It's a very different sport compared to fly fishing, but when the eyelets on our fly rods freeze it's a good alternative to bowling. Each winter, the Granby, CO Chamber of Commerce hosts a huge ice fishing contest. Typically, over 1,000 people participate! For all the details, as well as other information about fishing near Granby, go to the Granby Chamber website by clicking here.

Here's a link to a 15-second entertaining video about ice fishing in Alaska we know you’ll enjoy.