Suggestions for fishing near Denver

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Posts: 262 04/07/2009 04:43	Tags : None I know this is quite far in advance, but hey, the planning is half the fun, right? I'm going to be in Denver this year for the FFR show which runs 10-12 September and I'm going to have 3 or 4 days after that to get some fishing in before I fly home. I would be very grateful if anyone could make some suggestions of where I should head. Ideally, I'd like to sample more than one river and I'm not into guided excursions. I'll also need some inexpensive accommodation close by. I fancy fishing some of the well-know waters like the South Platte, Frying Pan etc. How will they be fishing, and are there perhaps some better suggestions? I have to say I prefer to get well away from crowds. I'll be packing some 7'6", 4-wt's and 8', 5-wts. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Tom
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bluejayee		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 716 04/07/2009 10:41	Hi Tight Loops, Fish the North Platte in North Park. Jay Edwards
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jayhake		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 195 04/07/2009 14:09	Fishing the South Platte and the Frying Pan in September does not equate to avoiding crowds. They are wonderful fisheries - holy water in my book - but there will be people. If you want to get away, North Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, and central Colorado areas will provide you with more solitude. The further away from the I 70 corridor you get, the lighter the crowds.
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tight loops		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 263 04/08/2009 03:34	Thank you very much guys. I really appreciate the suggestions.
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Posts: 60 04/08/2009 13:02	I would try to fish during the week when everyone else is (supposed to be) working. One of my favorite streams was the Big Thompson. Head north on I-25 to Loveland, stop in at the Sportsman's Warehouse store or the local fly shop (can't remember the name of it) for a quick check of conditions & hatches, then head up the canyon on Rt. 34. There are multiple turnoffs all the way up to Estes Park. Once in Estes Park you can head into Rocky Mountain National Park & fish the Fall River (fabulous). Fall River Road parallels the river it's entire length. Then it is just a short hop across Trail Ridge Road (highest road in N. America) to the headwaters of the Colorado River. The aspen should be turning & the drive would be absolutely gorgeous. Ok, now I'm envious......wonder if I can find a cheap flight...... Brian
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PaducahMichael		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 562 04/08/2009 13:39	Whtie River near Meeker. Go up the county road toward Flattops Wilderness area and fish the White River along the way. Stay at Sleepy Cat Ranch. Great restaurant, reasonable accommodations. The New Divine Rods
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Posts: 192 04/08/2009 23:31	Tom, you have a message. "The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane." ---Mark Twain, 1907
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DT4F	Denver area	#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 26 04/10/2009 12:29	That time of year, there may be low flow in most of the freestone streams along the front range. The Big Thompson river running down from Rocky Mtn National Park will generally have good flow then, as water is delivered from the Colorado river, under the park and down to the water buffalos on the plains. Loveland is at the base, 35 miles of the Big T up to Estes, gateway into the National park and all of that fishing. The Cache le Poudre river is just north of Loveland (miles and miles of river) and grayling fishing at Joe Wright res. at the top of the pass. You might check on the accomodations at Sylvandale Guest Ranch http://www.sylvandale.com/activities/fishing/fishing_main.html for bed-and-breakfast lodging (and greaat fishing on the ranch).
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