BOULDER SPORTS RESOURCES 
Fishing in Boulder County
With 6,000 miles of streams and more than 2,000 lakes and reservoirs to fish, Colorado is angling country. There are many excellent locations, including lakes in eastern Boulder County and Rocky Mountain National Park. For the youngsters, head to the children’s fishing pond near the Boulder Justice Center.
A catch-and-release policy is in effect for Rocky Mountain National Park and most of Boulder Creek, which offers a perfect spot to relax and fish without even leaving the city. Information, licenses and the Colorado Fishing Season Information and Wildlife Property brochure are available at most sporting goods stores and through the Colorado Division of Wildlife (303-297-1192, www.wildlife.state.co.us). Or call 303-291-7534 for recorded information on fishing conditions.
FRONT RANGE ANGLERS
629B S. Broadway, 303-494-1375
KIDS' FISHING PONDS
On the north side of Boulder Creek just east of 6th Street and adjacent to the Boulder County Justice Center parking lot.
Maintained by the city and stocked by Boulder Fish and Game Club, these ponds are for children aged 12 and under. Young anglers may keep their catch from these ponds.
MCGUCKIN HARDWARE
2525 Arapahoe Ave., in The Village shopping center, 303-443-1822 |Video
With the “world’s largest hardware selection,” McGuckin carries everything for Colorado fishing, including night crawlers; a huge selection of flies and fly-tying materials; rods, reels, tackle and gear; and fishing maps and pocket guides, from popular suppliers such as Daiwa, Ross Reel, Shimano, Simms and St. Croix.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANGLERS
1904 Arapahoe Ave., 303-447-2400 | Video
The state’s largest fly-tying materials store, Rocky Mountain Anglers offers an extensive collection of hooks, feathers, fur and bead heads. It also provides instruction in fly tying, casting and other fishing skills, and sells a wide variety of clothes and fishing accessories. Guide services and equipment rentals available.
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