This past week found me out and about the Upper Rio Grande partaking in some phenomenal trout fishing.
I started the week with some dry fly fishing in the Rio Grande between South Fork and Creede and had one of the best days I can remember on the river ever. The bite was slow but I had some 18 inch fish come to hand before I was done.
Read MoreThe month of July has really seen an increase in the numbers of fisherman on the area lakes and streams in our region. On every lake, stream or river, you’ll find folks trying their hand at grabbing some trout for meal or just bragging rights. Float trips down the Rio Grande are especially popular right now.
Read MoreOur summer weather pattern has arrived and the fish are biting well with the increase in temperatures. Given that Beaver and Continental Reservoirs are closed for repairs, the other area lakes are seeing an increase in anglers present on any given day.
Good reports are coming out of Rio Hondo Reservoir with Power Bait type presentations being the most successful. Fish are also being caught on lures such as rapalas and spoon types when fished slow.
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