Yellowstone River Cutthroat Trout

Yellowstone River

Yellowstone National Park

Wyoming

Ok, tell me that this picture doesn't make you want to travel to Wyoming and do some fishing in the Yellowstone River? Have you ever seen a prettier place to cast your line? When you arrive at the river you will realize very quickly that there are literally miles and miles of river to fish with very little competition from other fishermen. You may however, find that you have to compete with the local wildlife for some of the best spots.

    

These waters are absolutely teaming with fish and I mean big fish! Check out the Cutthroat Trout in the photo below. There other wonderful thing about fishing at the park is the incredible scenery and variety of wildlife you will likely encounter. All of which makes a trip to the park that much more fun.

In early Spring the water levels are a bit lower, but, the water level rapidly increases as the Snow run off starts to occur. Water levels in this particular gorge below riseramatically as the Snow melt speeds up.

To read another great article about Yellowstone National Park, visit the link below.

(http://myflyline.blogspot.com/2010/07/early-summer-in-yellowstone-national.html)

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Arkansas River - Colorado

Arkansas River

Canon City, Colorado

The Arkansas river flows from the Leadville, Colorado area, down through the San Isabel National Forest, past Canon City and Pueblo. There is some great fishing and excellent rafting one this stream. 

The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the mighty Mississippi River. Sporting the reputation of being the sixth longest river in the United States, the Arkansas is more than 1,400 miles long. The River is narrow and fast down to approximately Canon City. Once it reaches Canon City it begins to widen markedly and stays that way down through Pueblo.

There are a number of Fly Fishing shops located in towns along the river from Poncha Springs down through Pueblo. The river is perfect for wading and produces reasonably well from Spring through early Fall.

                               

        Near Canon City, Colorado                                            Headwaters Near Leadville, Colorado


There are plenty of areas around the Arkansas for day trip parking and also lots of overnight camping spots as well. The closer you get to Leadville, the prettier the scenery gets. Good luck and happy fishing.

Yellowstone River - View From Top Of The Canyon

Yellowstone River

Yellowstone National Park

Tower District of the Park

Yeap there are some mighty big fish at the bottom of this canyon and yeap it's really hard to get to them. There are some trails that lead down to the river. If you are in great shape, you can hike them to work your way down. The trails are challenging and not for those who aren't in really decent shape. It's a relatively wild environment at the bottom of the canyon. You won't see many folks down there. Take precautions because you may encounter wildlife. You should also pack extra food, water, etc as needed.

Don't forget your camera, because the scenery at the canyon floor is out of this world. You likely may encounter some type of wildlife on the trails and especially around the river. It's always adviseable to carry your bear pepper spray just in case. The chances of needing to use it are pretty slim, but, the one time you don't have it, may be the one day you really need it. Insect hatches are at their peak in July. There will likely be more fishermen on the river in July as the dry-fly anglers will be out in force. The big fish will be hitting the top water fly's. There is nothing more exciting! Here is a great fly fishing website that has great info that will help you on your trip (http://www.yellowstonenationalpark.com/flyfishing.htm).

Roads into this area are only open to car traffic during the Summer months. Road Closure info is available through the national park service web site at (http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm). We stongly encourage you to check with the parks service before driving a long distance to the park, only to find that the road you need is temporarily closed. Even in the spring and summer, sudden snowstorms can cause road closures in Yellowstone. If you are traveling through Yellowstone, you can also call 307-344-2117 for updates. Also, make sure you have all the proper fishing permits for the area.

Types Of Fish You Can Expect To Catch

Brown Trout / Rainbow Trout / Cutthroat Trout / Grayling / Brook Trout / Lake Trout / Brook Trout / Mountain Whitefish

The Native Species Of The Park Are

Cutthroat Trout / Grayling / Mountain Whitefish

Rio Grande River - South Fork, Colorado

Rio Grande River

South Fork, Colorado

San Juan Mountains

Most of you have heard of the Rio Grande river. It's one of the more well known rivers in New Mexico. The river also serves as an international boundry between the United States and Mexico. In fact, some of the more famous sections of the river run along the Texas and Mexico border.

If you are looking to do some trout fishing, we suggest that you check out the section near South Fork, Colorado. The Rio Grande river in this area is pristine and the water is clear and absolutely beautiful. There are miles of river frontage that are accessible to the general public. You can expect to latch onto some rather nice rainbow and brown trout in this part of the stream. There are a handful of fly fishing shops in the within a 30 mile radius of the South Fork section. We encourage you to stop in at those fly shops and talk with the local owners. They can turn you onto the hot flys that are working on the river at the particular time of year that you happen to visit.  

Take time to do some sightseeing while you are there. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking. The roads are reasonably good, kind of windy, but the secenary makes it all worth while. Make sure you take your camera. You will find plenty of opportunities to take some incredible photos. 

Tell us about your fishing spots. Send an email to Flyline@bellsouth.net. Include photos of your big catch. 

  

Jackson Lake - Grand Teton National Park Jackson, Wyoming

Jackson Lake

Grand Teton National Park

Jackson Lake, Wyoming

Jackson Lake in the Grand Teton mountains is one of the most beautiful and scenic places you will ever fish. Truthfully, the setting is absolutely breathtaking. The lake is touted as one of the largest high altitude lakes in the United States and when you see it for the first time it is truly a humbling experience. Only our heavenly father could have created something so incredibly beautiful. 

The lake was formed right at the base of the Grand Teton mountains as you can see from this photo. It's full of pike, cutthroat trout, brook and brown trout and of course salmon. The water is very deep some come prepared with an adequate fish finder. The lake is closed to fishing in August. Ice-fishing (not for me) is allowed during the winter months. I find the temperatures far too cold for my old bones. You may feel different. If so, wear warm cloths, as winters in the Tetons and in Yellowstone National park can produce some of the coldest temperatures you can possibly imagine. 

Happy Fishing!

We encourage you to share your photos, video and fishing stories with us and we will publish your fishing adventure articles on this blog. Send your information to Flyline@bellsouth.net.  

Lake Heron - Los Ojos, New Mexico

Lake Heron

Located near Los Ojos, New Mexico

If you are looking for a great place to fish for Salmon and huge Lake Trout, this is the place. Lake Heron is full of trophy fish. I have personally trolled this lake with a local lake guide and found it to be quite productive. Aside from the wonderful fishing, I found the surrounding landscape to be absolutely breathtaking. Wildlife abounds in this area. You will routinely see Elk, Deer, wild Turkey and occasionally black bears. The lake is part of the New Mexico State Park system. The boat ramps are great and their is plenty of areas to camp. If you are seeking hotel accomomdations, you will need to stay closer to the town of Chama.

I truly hope this information is helpful to you. Here is a web site link for the Lake Heron State Park that can also provide some additional information for you: (http://www.stateparks.com/heron_lake.html).

Good Luck and Happy Fishing!!

Two Generations Of Lein's Fishing The Chama River

Roy Lein and Mark Lein

Two generations of Lein's have fished the Chama River for more than 56 years.  Roy was actually stationed in northern New Mexico as an 18 year old Air Force private. He joined the Air Force straight out of high school in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was immediately sent off to boot camp, then on to radar control school. Once he completed his radar operations training, he was stationed on a very small radar station near Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico.

While taking a 12 mile run, Roy met rancher Bill Faris. Mr. Faris owned a ranch that had several miles of Chama River frontage. Bill taught Roy to fly fish. He allowed Roy to come to the ranch on his off days and practice his new skills. Roy eventually met Patricia Williams, from Dulce, New Mexico. They fell in love and were married. Roy left the military and accepted a position with Central Mutual Insurance company in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Roy and Pat bought a small home on Parsifal Street. Virtually ever weekend, the two traveled back up to the mountains to enjoy some fishing and camping. As their family grew, the fishing and camping continued to gain momentum. The two had a total of 4 kids, all of which were introduced to the Chama river and to the outdoor world. 

From Mark, Steve, Pam and David, thanks Mom and Dad! We have been greatly blessed by your love, your wonderful parenting, the advice you have shared and by the incredible gift of fishing and camping that you introduced us to at such a young age. We have all enjoyed the beauty of the New Mexico mountains for many years thanks to you. Love you guys!

The ranch that Bill Farris once owned is now owned by my good friend David Cooper. David's father, Carl and his wife Gladys bought the ranch more than 50 years. Carl still holds the New Mexico State fishing record for catching the third largest Brown Trout ever caught in the state. He caught that fish in the Chama river which flows for miles through the Coopers El Vado Ranch. The fish was caught in 1966, and Carl's record catch weighed in at a whopping 14 pounds and was 32.5 inches long. That is big folks! Carl and Gladys raised their entire family at the ranch. Heck, the Coopers helped raised half of our family too! Me included! David Cooper and I spent many a day at the ranch finding ways to drive our parents nuts. We floated logs down the river, we rode his horse through the river and out onto the island in the middle. Oh yeah, we weren't supposed to be there! The two of us were all over those mountains as kids. It's a wonder we survived to tell the stories. Truth be known, Coop and I had an absolute blast growing up. David is like a brother to me. In fact, my wife Jan and I were just up to Coopers El Vado Ranch in April of this year. It was awesome to see my friend and to spend time with he and his incredible family.

If you are seeking a special place to bring your family, Coopers El Vado Ranch is the place you have to try. It's a magical place with special New Mexico healing powers. If you have a chance, have a beer with my big brother David and tell him that I will be back to bug him again soon! Visit Coopers El Vado Ranch (http://www.elvado.com/). Tell D that Leiner sent you.