Fishing - The Durango Herald

The early bird gets the... fish?

Anglers should plan to fish in the morning when waters are cool to help heat-fatigued trout

DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A fly fisher two-steps to help Texas

Spend some money in the communities affected to help local economy

DATE: Aug 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Update: Colorado wildlife officials order emergency fishing operation as Summit Reservoir drains

State removes bag and possession limits in effort to salvage fish population

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Catching a gar on a hookless rope fly

Sharing your knowledge on how to catch this tricky fish can be great bonding

DATE: Jul 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Lake Nighthorse has plenty of new improvements

Try some ‘podcasting’ to catch some stocked trout

DATE: Jun 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

A Change-Up In Your Retrieve Can Make A Difference

My Friday fishing partner, Kim, and I decided that since spring was in the air, and the high mountain streams were still covered in snow, it would be a good day to fish one of our favorite a...

DATE: May 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Nervous Water, Sign Of Fish

Tactics for nervous waters can be used anywhere

DATE: Apr 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Wish Books Have Everything

Fly fishing catalogs are a great way to start fishing

DATE: Mar 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday

Beautiful weather draws outdoor enthusiasts to reservoir northeast of Durango

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s cold, now what do I do?

Recently, at a New Year’s Day football game watch party, I was asked by someone what I wear to fly fish when the air temperature is 32 degrees. The answer to that question was a golf shirt,...

DATE: Feb 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Columnists