Running from Runoff?

Scenic North Delaney Lake. 

May 17, 2018

Is the thought of runoff running you off? Don’t let it! We have been getting lots of calls at the shop lately asking about water levels and run-off fishing options. As of right now, fishing options on the valley streams vary day to day. Warmer days mixed with cooler nights means that many of the valley streams are still very fishable, including the Michigan, Illinois, North Fork and Roaring Fork. Bug options include throwing streamers and running nymph rigs. Dry fly action is not here…yet (we can’t wait for the water to start boiling though). Don’t feel like walking the rivers? Our float season has begun and we are currently running boats through Northgate Canyon which offers a pristine 8.6 mile float through the Platte River Wilderness Area in Wyoming. Trips book fast, so be sure to give us a call to check availability. As always, North, South and East Delaney Buttes, Lake John, Cowdrey, Big Creek, North Michigan Reservoir and Teal & Tiago are always great still-water options and provide great camping opportunities as well. The slow-melting snowpack levels have provided great early-season fishing opportunities and they’re not over yet. And the best part? It’s just cold enough at night that the infamous North Park mosquitoes are still MIA. Be sure to check the fishing report at http://northparkanglers.com/fishing-report/ for current fishing conditions, call the shop at 970-723-4215 to book a trip or stop in and see us. Come up and fish before the mosquitoes  give you a real reason to run off!

Written by: Taylor Martin