Fishing

Flies & Lies

What I did during the lockdown

Two weeks ago, “She Who Must Be Obeyed” (SWMBO) found me standing in her closet. When she asked me what…

May 1, 2020

Outdoors

10-mile travel restriction for Colorado outdoor recreation during safer-at-home phase

communities fining outsiders; Polis urges patience

April 29, 2020

Sports

Beat the buzzer to nominate Durango Athletic Hall of Fame candidates

Deadline for inaugural nominations sent to selection committee is April 30

April 28, 2020

Flies & Lies

It’s a serious mess

With the COVID-19 establishing itself in the Southwest, and our governor, along with other governors, issuing stay-at-home directives, many of…

April 3, 2020

Local News

Exotic – and illegal – fish found in the Animas River

Wildlife officers say do not dump fish into Colorado’s waterways

February 17, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife puts pine stumps to work as fish habitat

gets creative at Summit Reservoir

February 2, 2020

Flies & Lies

Being thankful. Really thankful

The two events happened on a pheasant hunt but could have just as easily been on a fly fishing trip.…

November 8, 2019

Outdoors

Bayfield anglers land whopper paycheck at Lake Powell

win the UBTT Tournament of Champions

October 31, 2019

Local News

Kokanee arrive last minute for Dolores fish giveaway

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hands out 700 fish

October 29, 2019

Local News

Photos: Autumn fishing under the sun

Mike Iacona of Durango fly-fishes on the Animas River on a sunny Thursday afternoon near the Ninth Street Bridge. The…

October 24, 2019

Local News

Kokanee spawn less than expected on Dolores River

fish available for Dolores giveaway; Lake Nighthorse holds higher hope

October 20, 2019

Local News

Animas River suffered 80% die-off after 416 Fire ash flows

shows aquatic population severely depleted through Durango

September 21, 2019

Flies & Lies

Renewing old friendships

I really missed not being able to enjoy everything they have to offer. But now the weather is great, and…

September 6, 2019

Local News

Haviland and Electra lakes to be drained; fish limits lifted

says repairs necessary on dam’s outlet structure

August 17, 2019

Pine River Times news

Haviland Lake to be drained; fish limits lifted

says repairs necessary on dam’s outlet structure

August 14, 2019

Local News

Dock, pavilion and other improvements planned for Lake Nighthorse

Shoreline upgrades will provide seating, fishing pier

July 26, 2019

Southwest Life

51 days on Dolores River a boon to boaters, biologists

out of extreme drought, water releases a pleasant surprise

July 24, 2019

Local News

Rare trout will be protected in Southwest Colorado creek

‘Instream flow’ will keep water in tributary of San Juan River

July 22, 2019

Southwest Life

Is the Animas River still a Gold Medal fishery?

quality, aquatic life expected to rebound from numerous challenges

July 4, 2019

Local News

Workshop helps teachers hone ecological science skills

Aquatic biologist shows how they measure fish populations

June 28, 2019

Flies & Lies

Setting goals

First, they want to be able to master a cast. Little do they know this is a never-ending challenge. But…

June 6, 2019

Local News

Durango Fish Hatchery rebounds after nerve-wracking drought year

one-third of stock had to be unloaded in 2018 because of low water

June 4, 2019

Community

Angler adds to record-breaking run at Cortez reservoir

has three world records, but one might fall

May 24, 2019

Food

Durango anglers set to head to Alaska for salmon run

Coloradans have many misconceptions about the coveted fish

May 14, 2019