Denver Introduction By Chris Gentry Imagine this. Though most rivers in Colorado are icebound from November to at least March, there are several tailwater rivers that never freeze and provide excellent fly fishing year-round. It seems like there's a fly shop or sporting goods store around every corner. Stop someone on the street.
Chances are good they'll have an answer.
From the Denver metro area, anglers can head west, southwest, or northwest and choose from a variety of waters, from large tailwaters to tumbling creeks you can leap across. Remember, though, the closer you are to the city, the more company you're apt to encounter on the stream. As on all rivers that receive considerable pressure, hiring a guide or doing as much research as possible before hitting the water is strongly recommended. The waters discussed below are all prime fisheries within two hours of Denver, and offer hotels, cabins or campgrounds. And despite their proximity to the big city, you'll find both solitude and some of the finest angling in the Rocky Mountain region.