Conserving, protecting and enhancing Colorado’s coldwater fisheries through volunteerism, education and outreach.
When: April 29 to May 3, Saturday to Wednesday Where: Flaming Gorge Resort This is our 15th year for this trip. Fred has reserved 4 condos (each sleeps 4 comfortably). We will be having a meeting in mid April to discuss lodging,carpooling and meals. We usually leave about 6:00 AM Read More …
On February 28th, Dan Pass, long time Chapter member, supporter, and volunteer is offering a Fishing Buddies Outing with stream bug life sampling. We will be going to Chatfield State Park to fish the South Platte River where it enters Chatfield Reservoir. We will do a quick entomology check in Read More …
Colorado Parks & Wildlife recently published their first advertisement for a women’s fishing clinic at Lake Lehow, the CPW facility near Waterton Canyon on Sunday. The free Women’s Fly Fishing 101 introductory session is Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. A 201-river experience will be scheduled Read More …
There will be numerous volunteer opportunities this year for Chapter outreach with fishing and conservation programs. Some of the details are being finalized, but below are some of the events finalized so far. Please consider volunteering with your fellow Chapter members to further these great causes. The City of Lakewood-Bear Read More …
You must be a Colorado resident to participate in this raffle The Grand Prize Kube 8” 5 wt Quad Bamboo Rod Full day Arkansas River float for 2 Tenkara Suzume fly rod with line Large arbor reel with 5 wt line Large fly box with 20+ dozen flies Custom net Read More …
West Denver TU is hosting a fly tying night, led by Fred Portillo. All levels of tiers are welcome. Even if you don’t tie, come out to socialize, have a beer, maybe something to eat, and have fun. Monday, March 20, 6:30 – 8:30 Tuesday, April 18, 6:30 – 8:30 Read More …
Dan Pass, long time Chapter member, supporter, and volunteer offered a class on stream entomology at Clear Creek near Prospect Park last Sunday for our Meetup followers. He was assisted by Keith Greenwell and John Semich. Based on the success of this class, we are willing to offer it to Read More …
West Denver TU partnered with Jeffco Open Space to celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping with the Clear Creek Cleanup. This twenty-two mile long effort resulted in the collection of over 6 tons of trash by around six hundred volunteers. The after party was great, and we donated a Read More …
Kenneth Worley has replaced Ashley Giles as our Secretary. Kenneth is a Facilities Planner for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Ashley continues to work on the Clear Creek Integrated Watershed Management Plan and other conservation activities.
A digital account is required to participate in King Soopers Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that a portion of all transactions are donated to West Denver TU at no cost to you. If you already have a Read More …