Try your hand at fishing: Most people think of fishing as a summer hobby/sport, but Summit County has plenty of spots with year round access. And with our award winning rivers, streams and lakes, what better to place to start! With the mountain ranges in the background and a trout on your hook, youll enjoy all the angling opportunities Summit County has to offer! Whether youre looking to get on the trail and find a secluded lake or stream, or you want an in-town fishing hole, weve got plenty of ideas for you: Here are some in town (or close to town) options: ~The Blue River has has some great fishing in Breckenridge along with 2 sections of Gold Medal water just below the Dillon Dam Reservoir near the Outlets @ Silverthorne through to Green Mountain Reservoir and then again from below Green Mountain Reservoir dam to the Colorado River. ~And, of course, you cant forget Lake Dillon! Take out a boat, sit on the shoreline, wade an inlet and soak up some sun, while you catch some fresh lake trout. Lake Dillon was also stocked with California Golden Trout for the first time this year! If youre looking to get on the trail for a day, or maybe a few days, there are some great high alpine lake options: ~Mohawk Lakes (Just outside Breckenridge in Blue River) has some amazing views and great fishing…just beware, on the weekends t can get very crowded! ~Head off into the Gore Range, where you can spend days hiking and searching for the perfect fishing hole. gorerange.info/ If youve never tried fishing, there are number of fly-fishng shops that will take out anywhere from a 1/2 day in town to a full day on the river. From true beginners to seasoned anglers, they have options for everyone! https://facebook/TheColoradoAngler https://facebook/pages/Blue-River-Anglers/174207582041 https://facebook/pages/Cutthroat-Anglers/132151466829985 Here are some sites to to give you more information on where to fish in and around Summit County: wildlife.state.co.us/SiteCollectionDocuments/DOW/RulesRegs/Brochure/fishing.pdf coloradofishing.net/wtf_summit.htm
Posted on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:20:24 +0000
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