Colorado Fishing News

CRAWFORD, CO. – Attention ice anglers: Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Bait Box-N-More bait shop will be hosting the 1st Annual Pike Ice Derby at Crawford State Park on Saturday, Feb. 11.
The tournament runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with weigh-ins from 3:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register for the tournament at the Bait Box-N-More in Crawford. Prizes will be awarded for most weight for two pike caught and largest pike caught. The most weight place prize is 75% of pot and 15% for largest pike caught.

LAKE GEORGE, CO. - The 2012 Sports Column Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament, hosted by Colorado State Parks and produced by the 11 Mile Marina at Eleven Mile State Park, held the opening Grand Slam event on Jan. 7. The Grand Slam was the first in a three-contest series and 115 teams from all over Colorado competed for over $7,000.00 in prize money.

DENVER-- Colorado Parks and Wildlife is partnering again with Dave Bryant from Lake Ice USA to offer an informative and free seminar for beginning ice fishing anglers. Join us at the Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education building on Thursday, Jan. 26 for some technique and fish tales.

RIFLE, CO. – Attention ice anglers: Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Rifle Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 14th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament at Rifle Gap State Park on Jan. 21-22.
This two-day event is a great opportunity to enjoy ice fishing in a family-friendly setting. Prizes will be awarded for largest rainbow trout, brown trout and yellow perch. For adults 18 and older, there are cash prizes for the top five lengths for each species. There will also be prizes for youths between ages 11-17 and for kids ages 10 and under. The lucky angler who lands the biggest fish will win a chance at $20,000.

COLLBRAN, CO. - Attention ice anglers: Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Collbran Lions Club will be hosting a one-day Ice Fishing Tournament at Vega State Park on Feb. 11.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with check-in either Friday night at Vega Lodge from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or on Saturday beginning at 6 a.m. at the Vega State Park entrance. Prizes will be awarded for largest fish caught. For adults 18 and older, there are cash prizes for the top five lengths. The first place prize is $750. Non-cash prizes will be awarded to the first five places for youths between ages 11-17 and also for kids ages 10 and under.

LAMAR, Colo. - Thirsty Thurston Reservoir got a much needed drink of water thanks to a partnership between Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Fort Lyon Canal Company and Colorado Springs Utilities.

DENVER - As 2011 comes to a close, gather your favorite photographic memories for Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s “Best of 2011 at Colorado State Parks” photo contest. Entrants who are 18 years of age or older are invited to submit their photos of people enjoying their favorite state parks in all seasons and all outdoor recreational activities. Categories for entry include: Best of Winter, Best of Spring/Summer and Best of Fall.

DENVER -- Hunting and angling can provide a lifetime of healthy, outdoor recreation and Colorado is truly a sportsman's paradise. Sometimes, the toughest thing about learning to hunt and fish is taking those first steps.

DENVER - Colorado Parks and Wildlife will close the boat ramp at Tarryall Reservoir State Wildlife Area in South Park on Thursday Oct. 27 instead of October 31.

The earlier closure is not expected to impact boaters as no boaters have been recorded on Tarryall the last weekend of October for the last three years.

DENVER -- Hunting and angling can provide a lifetime of healthy, outdoor recreation and Colorado is truly a sportsman's paradise. Sometimes, the toughest thing about learning to hunt and fish is taking those first steps.