Where to fish today.
Tell it your drive, your gear and whether the dog is coming. Get one pick near Denver, what to tie on, and where to eat after.
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Want a longer drive, the dog along or spinning gear? Tune it in the planner, or see the top 3 for this weekend.
How it works
Most fishing apps hand you a map with a hundred pins. Seamline makes the call for you.
- Set your dayMax drive, fly rod or spinning gear, and whether the dog is coming.
- Get one callThe water, why it is fishing, the flow and the rig to tie on.
- Make the stopsThe fly shop on the way, plus a dog-friendly patio after.
An hour or two from town
Dream Stream
Fly fishing the Dream Stream below Spinney Mountain Reservoir: lake-run browns and rainbows, the best seasons, flows, flies, wind and etiquette.
Blue River (Silverthorne)
Fly fishing the Blue River tailwater below Dillon Dam in Silverthorne: mysis shrimp, big trout, flows, access through town and winter tips.
Clear Creek (Golden)
Fishing Clear Creek in Golden and Clear Creek Canyon: where the trout are, how big they get, the best time of day in winter and simple rigs.
Bear Creek (Morrison)
Fly fishing Bear Creek near Morrison and Idledale: public access at Lair o' the Bear and other parks, wild brown trout, winter tactics and flies.
South Platte in Denver
Urban fishing on the South Platte through Denver: carp on the fly, smallmouth and surprise trout near Confluence Park, where to go and what to use.
Arkansas River (Salida and Buena Vista)
Fly fishing the Arkansas River between Buena Vista and Salida: Gold Medal water, the spring caddis hatch, public access, winter fishing, flies and where to eat after.
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Winter Fly Fishing Near Denver
A practical guide to winter fly fishing near Denver: which tailwaters stay open, the best time of day, midge rigs, safety and staying warm.
3 min readFishing With Your Dog in Colorado
Bringing a dog fishing in Colorado: where dogs are and aren't allowed, State Wildlife Area rules, cold-weather gear and on-the-water etiquette.
2 min readSpinning Reel Problems: Fast Fixes
Reel cranks but no line goes on? Line wraps the bail arm or snaps in a tangle? Fast fixes for the most common spinning reel spooling problems.
3 min read
Fishing Knots: Which One, When, and How
The six fishing knots that cover almost everything: arbor, improved clinch, Palomar, double surgeon's, double uni and non-slip loop, with uses and steps.
3 min read