May is one of the most exciting months to be a fly angler in Colorado. It’s the transition from spring into early summer, and the rivers come alive with bugs, rising fish, and opportunity. With a warm spring and a lighter snowpack this year, we’re seeing hatches show up a little earlier than normal across the Vail Valley and surrounding waters. That means if you’re paying attention, you can get ahead of the curve and capitalize on some of the best fishing of the year. Below is a full...

Eagle River - With Brian Hilbert Flow: 230cfs (at Gypsum) Clarity: 3’ Fishing Quality: 9/10 Spring fishing on the Eagle River is firing right now, and this is one of those windows you don’t want to miss. We’ve been on the water every single day for the past two months, and the consistency has been nothing short of incredible. Between strong bug activity and fish that are feeding throughout the day, it’s as good as it gets for this time of year. Here’s exactly what I’m seeing out there and how...

Insight from CRO Guide Matt Weldon April is one of the most exciting months to be on the water here in Colorado. With the warmer-than-usual spring we’ve been experiencing, our local rivers are alive with consistent bug activity and some of the best opportunities of the year to find feeding fish. While blue wing olives and midges are still in the mix, caddis are already making a strong push, and the fish are taking notice. CRO guide Matt Weldon has been on the front lines this month, and when...