Colorado Fishing News

GUNNISON -- In order to re-balance the fishery at Blue Mesa Reservoir, the Colorado Division of Wildlife is developing plans to remove small- to medium-sized lake trout from the reservoir starting in late fall 2009.

Denver, Colorado --The Colorado Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife Management has officially approved the Moffitt Angling System as a legal fishing method following a review by department biologists and law enforcement officials. In a letter to Pat Moffitt, the inventor of the Moffitt Angling System, Colorado Fisheries Chief Gregory W. Gerlich wrote, "We believe this method, when used as intended, is currently legal in Colorado".

TRINIDAD, Colo. - The Colorado Wildlife Commission will examine draft regulations pertaining to Habitat Stamp and game damage legislation, discuss the Division of Wildlife Strategic Plan and hear staff comment on the Five-Year Review of Big Game Season Structure at its June workshop in Trinidad.

DENVER, Colo. - Colorado residents and visitors will have the opportunity to fish without a license on June 6-7 as part of "Colorado's Free Fishing Days."

The free fishing days are set aside each year for the first full weekend in June as part of ongoing efforts by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) to introduce people to the sport of fishing.

HOTCHKISS __ For more than 30 years Doug Homan has worked as an advocate for Colorado's wildlife--and there's nothing else he ever wanted to do more.

Homan, a district wildlife manager in the Hotchkiss area for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, was recently selected for a lifetime achievement award by the agency. His long list of accomplishments highlights the full spectrum of work performed by a dedicated Colorado wildlife manager.

HASTY, Colo. - The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Colorado State Parks have jointly purchased 3,000 acre-feet of water from the City of Colorado Springs to add to the permanent water storage pool at John Martin Reservoir.

HEENEY, Colo--The Colorado Division of Wildlife and U.S. Forest Service will open an additional boat ramp at Green Mountain Reservoir to accommodate boaters for the busy Memorial Day weekend. Beginning Saturday, May 23, boaters may launch from both the Heeney Marina and the Big Green boat ramps. Trained, temporary watercraft inspectors and volunteers will staff both ramps and boaters should arrive with their vessels Clean, Drained and Dry to facilitate the inspection process. The McDonald Flats Campground boat ramp will remain closed due to low water levels.

WESTCLIFFE, Colo. - Memorial Day Weekend marks the traditional start to the camping season, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife reminds campers to be "bear aware" when enjoying the outdoors. Campers should keep their campsites clean to avoid attracting bears, or other wildlife.

GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO - With hundreds of miles of scenic waterways and 3 million new fish released each year from the state's Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery, Gunnison County is an excellent choice for a fishing vacation. The Gunnison River, East River, Taylor River, Blue Mesa Lake and Taylor Reservoir are among the many exceptional habitats for kokanee salmon, northern pike, and brown, rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Mackinaw trout. The people who like to fish also are well fed with a plethora of fishing events and great package deals available for this summer and fall.

Vail, Colorado - Once again, it's time for amateur and professional fly anglers alike to vie for the Costa Del Mar™ 2 Fly X-Stream Fishing Competition title at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games. Registration is now open for the first 75 anglers to sign up at www.tevamountaingames.com, with the competition taking place June 6 - 7 in the cold water fisheries in and around Vail.