The Colorado Fly Fishing Review

Let Us Guide You to The Best Fly Fishing in Colorado

We’re here to help you find the best places for fly fishing in Colorado by chronicaling the top rivers, creeks and trout streams in the state. Our mission is to provide in-depth details of the destinations you cannot miss.

Find information here on where to fish, when to fish, and how to best target wild trout in Colorado. Learn the top angling techniques for each river, including flies, rig setup, and the best seasons for catching trout. 

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Your Resource for the Top Places to Fly Fish in Colorado

Where To Fly Fish. Where to Make Life Long Memories

Our Mission

The mission of the Colorado Fly Fishing Review is to provide the best information on where to fish and how to best do it throughout the State of Colorado. The authors of Slackwater are professional anglers based in Crested Butte, Colorado and are passionate about helping people create life long memories on the river through angling.

Are you a beginner angler and new to fly fishing? We got you covered. 
Or are you a seasoned veteran looking for tips on hidden gems? Look no further.

From our detailed fishing reports to in-depth articles on the best seasons for fly fishing, recommended angling gear for beginners, and what flies to use, we will guide you through the steep learning curve that is fly fishing in the Colorado Rockies. 

With a fly rod in hand, we invite you to explore the Slackwater with us.

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