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Despite temps and rain, fishing remains best early or late
Mid-August brings some changes to fishing across Colorado. Some are subtle; others unmistakable. They range from a slight cooling of water temperatures in rivers and lakes brought on by welcome rains, to the explosive action of wipers feeding near the surface on several eastern-Colorado reservoirs.
Rain has fallen across much of the state during the past week, keeping most trout streams at a good level for fishing and easing some concerns about excessively warm daytime water temperatures.
On the downside, rains can discolor the water on a given day, creating tough conditions for fishing. The high, roily water usually is of fairly short duration, but heavy rain can disrupt fishing for several days.
Whether on a river or lake, fishermen also should be aware of quickly developing thunderstorms and potentially dangerous lightning.
Angling for tourists: Hersey dam demolition to restore trout fishery
HERSEY - Hopes are the removal of an aging dam will provide a vital key in the survival of one local village.
Like many of the state's more than 2,000 dams, the Hersey River dam in the Village of Hersey was once a significant source of hydropower and important to the community's economic infrastructure.
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Constructed in the 1930s, the dilapidated dam is now considered a public safety threat and detrimental to the environment. Its demolition and a river restoration are expected to play a significant role in reviving the community.
“The only business left downtown is the General Store," said Village President John Calabrese. “My feeling is if tourism and recreational opportunities on the river increase, it will inspire someone to reopen businesses and there will be enough people around to support them.
Like shooting fish in a barrell
I just got home from a week-long road trip and I think I may have found some of the best fishing on the planet. That is if you like yanking on halibut until your arms feel like they're full of wet cement and hooking so many coho salmon that it seems a little like bluegill fishing out of a 5-gallon bucket.And the best part of the deal is this angling paradise is relatively close.My base of operations was Juneau, Alaska which is a short three-hour flight from Sacramento, with a stop in Seattle. On assignment for Fish Alaska Magazine, my orders were to explore and report back on the fishing opportunities available in the waters within easy striking distance of Alaska's capital city.On day one, my assistant Khevin and I rented a car and buzzed around the Juneau road system, where we found massive amounts of salmon in all the small streams we visited, catching more than we could count on fly and conventional tackle.
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