Wife and kid leave to visit grandparents for a week which gives me the rare weekend to get away for a few days. Looking for a place within a 2 hour drive of Golden to hike in and do a bit of fishing and camping. Will drive and hike in on Friday, fish sat, then hike out Sunday. I don't want to spend the whole time hiking but would like to get away from the crowds a bit and have a few fishing options. Have a few thoughts but was wondering if people have some spots they want to share they could shoot me a PM. Thanks.
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08-19-2014, 01:30 PM #1
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Good 2 night fishing backpacking trip in Colorado
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08-19-2014, 01:55 PM #2
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Missouri Lakes:
http://troutsflyfishing.com/news/high-country-trout/Is it radix panax notoginseng? - splat
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08-20-2014, 09:10 AM #3
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Thanks Holy Cross wilderness is actually the one area I have fished before and really enjoyed. Missouri lakes was beautiful. Leaning towards fryingpan lakes or Chicago lakes depending on how early of a start I can get.
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08-21-2014, 05:24 PM #4
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Fryingpan Lakes is a sweet spot! Hike isn't too bad, fishing is good, beautiful scenery all around. Unfortunately, the last time I was there it was super crowded and full of day hikers. Shouldn't be too bad this time of year.
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06-22-2015, 02:01 PM #5
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I know this is an older thread and I have been MIA for a bit...but hopefully I will get some responses or PMs as I understand not posting the best stops here. Short story...got a baby coming in 2 months...wanted to do a float trip, but everything close is blown out...North Platte is a good option and we floated it last year, but certainly a bit far of a drive for a quick trip. So looking for some high country/backpacking options.
I can leave Denver Saturday mid-afternoon, and will need to be back Sunday night. What are the best backpacking options for lake fishing in that short window? I have all the gear, etc. for overnight trips, and one or maybe two partners...additional Mags are always welcome!
Hutchinson Lakes?
Thank you guys for any help!"We had nice 3 days in your autonomous mountain realm last weekend." - Tom from Austria (the Rax ski guy)
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06-23-2015, 12:12 AM #6
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Upper cataract in scummit?
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06-23-2015, 04:19 PM #7
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How is the fishing and crowds up there? Is it a free for all for camping? And is there a place to get trail condition updates to know if the trail is clear of snow?
Last edited by gretch6364; 06-23-2015 at 04:30 PM.
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06-24-2015, 02:35 PM #8
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Had it to myself on 4th of July weekend....in 97 or 98. Originally Posted by gretch6364
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