As summer starts to really kick in it is time to start planning those weekend excursions to get away from the crowds. wild trout on the will get you away from it all. Many of the fishing spots you will find on our website do require hiking in the Colorado backcountry and you to be in decent physical shape. So if you are interested in getting away from the crowds and finding that new special spot, look no further than wild trout on the fly.com's off the beaten path resources. If you have any questions concerning any of the hikes and locations please contact Mike at michaelmiller@wildtroutonthefly.com and he will be more than happy to answer your queries.
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Backcountry greenback cutthroat. Photo Mike Miller.
off the beaten path - northeast Colorado's northeast has some of the best high mountain lake fishing that can be found in the state. One can spend a lifetime exploring the many cirques, lakes and mountain creeks that are located in Rocky Mountain National Park alone, let alone what the rest of this part of Colorado has to offer. Please visit our off the beaten path-northeast section to help you find your way to some solitude..
off the beaten path - northwest The northwest section of Colorado allows for some incredible fishing, with a plentitude of high country fishing and with some well known rivers in the area you can have the time of your life in this part of Colorado. So if you are looking west of the divide, check out our off the beaten path - northwest section, and find the fishing trip of a lifetime.
off the beaten path - southeast From the Sangre de Cristos, to the Conejos River, the southeastern part of Colorado not only has some excellent fly-fishing, but also some of the best scenery in the state. Please visit our off the beaten path - southeast page to plan your next trip to the southeast in Colorado.
off the beaten path - southwest With wild and remote rivers such as the Piņos and the Piedra, and places with names like 'Jurrasic Park' you know that the fishing has to be spectacular. With Gunnison at it's epicentre there is so much fishing in this part of Colorado that you could literally spend a lifetime here and still not fish it all. Though it is remote, this part of Colorado is definately worth visiting, so check out our off the beaten path -southwest page and get moving south.
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