Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor's Guide

Fishing

Weekly fishing report
from Kirks Flyshop.


Fishing at Lily Lake
Fly Fishing
Fishing the Big Thompson River

Fishing opportunities in the Rocky Region range from high country catch-and-release fly fishing to big lake fishing to wintertime ice fishing.

Rocky Mountain National Park, headwaters for the Colorado, Big Thompson, Cache la Poudre and Fall Rivers, provides high country stream and lake fishing (see the page on fishing Rocky Mountain National Park). As these rivers flow from the Park they grow into popular fishing areas on both east and west sides.

Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain and Lake Granby on the west side are large lakes with commercial marinas, boat rentals and fishing charters. Lake Estes and Mary's Lake on the east side are smaller.

The Colorado license fee applies to fishers 16 and older. In Colorado, the first full weekend in June each year is free - no license required. Other regulations still apply. Be informed.

Local shops and marinas are excellent sources of information, equipment, guides, charters and the necessary Colorado fishing license.

Kirks Flyshop
230 E Elkhorn Ave Estes Park, CO 80517 (map)
(970) 577-0790 (877) 669-1859 (email) Add to my notebook
Kirks Flyshop Kirks Fly Shop & Mountain Adventures is a full pro-line fly shop and outdoor adventure company, offering guided fly fishing, day hikes, backpacking, horseback/fly fishing, llama pack trips, winter snowshoeing trips. We are Family Owned and Operated, and committed to serving your outdoor adventure needs. We offer year-round guided trips throughout scenic Rocky Mountain National Park, with friendly, knowledgeable guides.
Trail Ridge Marina
970-627-3586 Grand Lake (map)
Highland Marina LLC
970-887-3541 Granby (map)
J.R.'s Marina
970-627-8158 Grand Lake (map)
Scot's Sporting Goods
(970) 586-2877 Estes Park (map)
Wolford Boat Rentals
970-724-1266 Kremmling (map)
Estes Angler
(970) 586-2110 Estes Park (map)
Estes Park Mountain Shop
(970) 586-6548 Estes Park (map)
Grand County Fishing Company
(970) 531 9998 Grand Lake (map)
Beacon Landing Marina
970-627-3671 Granby (map)
Lake Estes Marina
970) 586-2011 Estes Park (map)

More on Fishing:

Glen Haven - Drake Scenic Drive
Drive along the North Fork of the Big Thompson River through Glen Haven, Roosevelt National Forest and Drake.
Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a protected area where fishing activities are balanced with efforts to restore and perpetuate natural aquatic environments and life. A Colorado fishing license is required and there are rules and regulations that apply.... [more]
Cache la Poudre Scenic Byway
Follow Colorado's only designated wild and scenic river.

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