Fish a wild river, a gentle stream, a tranquil lake or a private pond.

The town of Estes Park is at the confluence of two rivers that flow from Rocky Mountain National Park — Big Thompson and Fall River. Two lakes and a marina (Lake Estes, Marys Lake and the Lake Estes Marina) also provide good fishing opportunities. The Colorado Department of Wildlife stocks some of the waters so a fishing license is required for those 16 and older. One day licenses are available.

Licenses aren't required at the private trout ponds where you pay by the inch for the fish you catch — a sure thing — and they clean them for you.

Rocky Mountain National Park offers a variety of rivers and alpine lakes for fishing. Fall River in Horseshoe and the Big Thompson in Moraine Park are easy-access favorites. There are a few catch and release fishing areas in the Park, so be sure to check with Park Information for these locations before starting your fishing expedition. Fishing licenses are required in the Park. Link to the fishing page at RockyMountainNationalPark.com for detailed online iinformation.

For the ultimate convenience, stay at a lodging property located on a river or lake.

Todd Hossman, an avid local fisherman, has written the consummate fishing guide, FLY FISHING ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK; AN ANGLER'S GUIDE . It includes a summary of the Park's best streams, creeks, rivers, ponds, and lakes that abound with healthy hungry trout, none of which are stocked but are wild and self-sustaining. Information on what flies work best in the Park and when important hatches occur.

Todd has also written FLY FISHING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE; AN ANGLER'S GUIDE that covers more than 50 close fly fishing destinations and includes descriptions, illustrations, and photos of the region's most common insects and fly patterns.

Fishing tips, supplies and licenses are available at local businesses. Accommodations offer lodging on the water and some stock their river or lake with rainbow and brook trout.

Kirks Flyshop (877) 669-1859 (970) 577-0790 eMail [note this]
Our full pro-line fly shop and outdoor adventure company, offers guided fly fishing, day hikes, Longs Peak trips, backpacking, horseback/fly fishing, and llama pack trips, as well as snow shoeing trips in winter. We are Family Owned and Operated.
Year round guided trips with friendly, knowledgeable guides.

Castle Mountain Lodge on Fall River 800 852-7463 970 586-3664 eMail [note this]
Fish outside your door! We have over 1000' of river stocked with rainbow trout. Leave the fast lane, cross our covered bridge to simple serenity in a cozy cottage or suite in towering pines along Fall River. Bask in hot tub bubbles, the scent of a crackling wood fire, the river's lullaby, the serendipity of wandering wildlife! Cook your fresh trout at the riverbank fire ring or your patio's grill.
1000' of river stocked with rainbow trout!

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