Species:
Greenback Cutthroat Trout: The only native species in Rocky Mountain National Park –Colorado State Fish! The most beautiful species due to their red, pink and or orange large markings underneath their jaws. Maximum size is up to 18 inches.
Rainbow Trout: The most common and recognizable of the trout species due to their distinguished pink stripe. Average in size ranging from 12-16 inches.
Brown Trout: Named after their color with a consistent spotted pattern throughout their bodies. Preference is to reside warmer waters which will be found at the base of Rocky Mountain National Park. Averaging in size 13-17 inches.
Brook Trout: 'Brookies' are known for their dark green color accompanied with red-orange spots along running the length of the fish. Smallest of the species in Rocky Mountain National Park growing up to 12 inches.
Also available to anglers is still water fishing for trophy trout that grow to over 10 lbs. Both brown trout and rainbow are present in this type of fishing. A select group of our guides are trained for the private water trophy trout lakes in the region.
Season:
We fly fish year round with majority of the fly fishing transpiring after run-off season in the mountains.
Region/Terrain:
Colorado Front Range and into Rocky Mountain National Park. Access to both public and private water!
Typical Weather:
Boulder weather conditions are extremely comfortable with cooler temperatures heading into the foothills and mountain areas averaging more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Winters are mild with an average daily high temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit and days reaching 60 degrees are not uncommon.
In summer, we enjoy low relative humidity, making for beautiful, sun-filled days and cool, comfortable evenings.
Month |
High/Low(℉) |
January |
47℉ / 22℉ |
February |
49℉ / 24℉ |
March |
57℉ / 30℉ |
April |
64℉ / 36℉ |
May |
72℉ / 44℉ |
June |
83℉ / 53℉ |
July |
89℉ / 59℉ |
August |
87℉ / 57℉ |
September |
79℉ / 49℉ |
October |
67℉ / 39℉ |
November |
55℉ / 29℉ |
December |
47℉ / 23℉ |