Wyoming and fly fishing are a perfect pair. While most anglers think of the western part of the state when it comes to fly fishing, the Bighorn Mountains in north central Wyoming should not be ignored! They’re home to hundreds of miles of high-quality trout water. The North Tongue River, a branch of the Tongue […]
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Southern Colorado never gets enough love for the high quality fly fishing rivers it has. The most famous river in this region is the Gunnison. Located near Gunnison, Colorado, it’s home to a healthy, diverse fish population. It will always be one of my favorites. The Gunni is the first place I ever caught a
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The Blue River is a pet project for the anglers and Game and Fish Department in Colorado. Within the past decade, disease and drought have greatly impacted the quality of this fishery, but through the efforts of local conservation chapters and the state government, the Blue is back on the rise. A Little Bit About
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The Taylor River near Gunnison, Colorado is an absolutely perfect river for fly fishing. When anglers first lay their eyes on it, the pocket water and holding areas look too good to be true. The river flows through picturesque scenery with healthy populations of brown and rainbow trout. If I visit Colorado, the main river
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The Yellowstone River is held in extremely high regard by fly anglers because it provides some of the best cutthroat trout fishing in the United States. One of my first fishing trips to the western United States was focused around the portion of the Yellowstone River flowing through Yellowstone National Park. To this day, it’s
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There are certain rivers in the world that you can’t help but be in awe of every time you fish them. The Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is one of those rivers. The first time I fished this river it felt as if I was on another planet; the steam from geysers
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Colorado is one of the most popular fly fishing destinations in the U.S. Thanks to a fantastic conservation ethos and the State actively managing and promoting rivers to “Gold Medal” status. The Crystal River is a perfect example of a watershed that is ripe for tossing a fly. Filled with browns, rainbows, and cutthroats you
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The Salt River near Jackson, Wyoming is one of the best-kept “secrets” near Jackson, Wyoming. While so many anglers spend time fishing on the Gros Ventre, Greys, and Snake Rivers, the Salt River is left somewhat alone. If you’re in the Jackson area hoping to fish, then make sure you put the Salt River on
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As one of the most popular fly fishing destinations in the U.S., Colorado is home to several lakes that host several game fish species, including kokanee salmon. And as one of the most popular game fishes in Colorado, it does guarantee fly anglers an exceptional fly fishing experience. Kokanee are landlocked salmon closely related to
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Any time someone mentions the North Platte River, I get nervous excitement in my stomach. Being able to fish these waters is an absolute honor. Many professional fly anglers categorize portions of this river as some of the best fly fishing water in the entire lower 48 states. The brown and rainbow trout grow to
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