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/BOULDER FLY FISHING GUIDES
629-B S. Broadway, in Table Mesa Shopping Center, 303-494-1375

This 2,800-square-foot fly shop offers a top-of-the-line product selection for both experienced and beginning anglers. FRA’s guide service provides access to the region’s premier public and private waters. Trips range from six hours to a full day and include everything from equipment to lunch. FRA also offers fly-fishing, casting and fly-tying instruction.

KINSLEY & COMPANY
2070 Broadway, 303-442-6204

The oldest independent Orvis dealer and outfitter in the West, Kinsley & Company offers half- and full-day guided fly-fishing trips along the Front Range, in Rocky Mountain National Park and in gold-medal waters on the Western Slope. Also guided multi-day expeditions by horseback into the Colorado wilderness for world-class fly-fishing, plus international trips. Complete selection of -fly-fishing tackle and gear, and clothing for men and women.

MCGUCKIN HARDWARE
2525 Arapahoe Ave., in The Arapahoe Village shopping center, 303-443-1822

With the “world’s largest hardware section,” McGuckin’s 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 ADVENTURES
1117 N. Highway 287, Fort Collins, 800-858-6808 or 970-493-4005

Offers full-day fly-fishing clinics with instruction in casting, knots, reading water and fishing techniques. Rents Sage fly rods and neoprene waders and hip boots. Also offers private-water fishing on a ranch near Estes Park and international fly-fishing trips. Seasoned fly-fishing enthusiasts guide half- and full-day outings for novice to experienced anglers.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANGLERS
1904 Arapahoe Ave., 303-447-2400

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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