LAKE CITY, Colo. — The Lake Fork of the Gunnison was running cold and clear when I took my first tentative steps from shore, feeling my wading boots sliding off the smooth river rocks on the bottom.

Fishing records often capture attention because some catches seem almost too big to believe. Lake trout are already known for reaching impressive sizes, especially in cold, deep lakes across North ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For a long time, when I thought of trying my hand at fly fishing, I pictured myself standing in the ankle-deep water of a mellow river with a large rod in ...

As of spring 2025, Lake Champlain’s lake trout population is now self-sustaining, a goal that has been in the works for more than 50 years. After joining forces over multiple decades, Vermont, New ...

Scott Enloe of Gunnison, Colorado had a remarkable day on the water on Friday, May 5, when he boated a potential world-record lake trout. Enloe was fishing at Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado’s largest ...

If you love the great outdoors and are considering a trip into the mountains of Colorado, don't miss this stunning, shimmering escape.

With spring runoff, Colorado’s rivers come alive. And anglers start seeing gold. They are blessed with this state’s bounty of Gold Medal fisheries, a status reserved for waters boasting both quantity ...

Planning for retirement or your next trip? Explore the best fishing spots in every U.S. state, perfect for peaceful mornings ...