May in Colorado is one of the most exciting and misunderstood months of the entire fly fishing season. The rivers are changing by the hour, flows are creeping upward, bugs are active, and trout are shifting their feeding behavior almost daily. For anglers willing to adapt, May can produce some of the best fishing of the year. At CRO, guide Matt Fletcher spends countless days on the water during runoff season, dialing in what trout are actually eating as rivers begin to rise and color up....

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...