Fishing Reports & Articles

Summer has officially arrived in Estes Park, and the fishing has been excellent. Peak runoff is behind us, water clarity has improved, and trout are feeding aggressively throughout the day. Whether you're planning to fish the Big Thompson River below Lake Estes, explore Rocky Mountain National Park, or hike into one of the alpine lakes, now is one of the best times of the year to be on the water.

Fall in Estes Park and the Rockies is a season of transition. The mornings are crisp, the aspens are turning gold, and the trout are feeding aggressively in preparation for winter. Crowds thin after Labor Day, making September and October some of the best months to fish both in town and in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Summer in Estes Park and the Rockies is in full swing. Water levels have stabilized, the bugs are out, and the trout are feeding aggressively from sunup to sundown. Whether you're exploring the tailwaters, hiking to high mountain lakes, or casting dries in the meadows of RMNP, conditions are prime. Here's the current Estes Park Fishing Report and a look ahead at what August might bring to each fishery.

If you’re looking for a reliable winter fishery close to Denver, Boulder, or Fort Collins, it’s hard to beat the Big Thompson tailwater.