Colorado River Fly Fishing

The rivers, lakes and streams in the area of Vail, Colorado provide great opportunities for fly fishing which rival many other places in the world. The Colorado River is one of best rivers to enjoy fishing and offers a great experience for any level of angler. Fishing the Colorado can be a real "memory maker."

The area around Vail, Colorado as well as much of the State of Colorado is well known for its trout fishing. Angling along the Colorado River is a great way to spend some time with family or enjoying a little solitude. Many spots along the river are accessible by car or four wheel drive vehicle. If you want more activity during your vacation, you can hike or backpack into other areas along the river. Many of the developed campgrounds on the Colorado come complete with built-in access for the fishermen.

The available access to fish the Colorado River near Vail allows the angler an opportunity to catch nearly eighty different species of fish. The famed rainbow trout is among the various species in the area.

The Colorado River is one of the streams designated by the Colorado Wildlife Commission as a "Gold Medal" stream. That means that this river provides outstanding opportunities to catch large trout. This also means that the Colorado River represents one of the highest quality aquatic habitats in Colorado. Come to Vail, Colorado and then travel to the Colorado River for a fishing experience of a lifetime.