Conserving, protecting and enhancing Colorado’s coldwater fisheries through volunteerism, education and outreach.
West Denver TU is partnering with Jeffco Open Space to celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping with the Clear Creek Cleanup. This twenty-two mile long effort will result in the collection of over 6 tons of trash. Over 500 volunteers are expected, and the canyon will be closed for Read More …
Want to get involved with Trout Unlimited but unsure of how to get started? Don’t want to go to a meeting and find yourself leaving as the next Chapter President? Come to the Meet and Greet! West Denver Trout Unlimited is having a meet and greet for current and potential volunteers. Read More …
The Windy Peak Outdoor Lab is starting to schedule class dates with our Chapter. Windy Peak is Jefferson County’s Outdoor School, located near Bailey. West Denver TU teaches classes in conservation, stream entomology, and fly tying. Click here for more information about the school. Volunteers are needed. You can: Be Read More …
Anglers’ Edge is on vacation, and is in danger of never coming back! The problem is a lack of content. Not enough members are submitting information or articles. We could possibly continue the publication if we had a reporter. This would be someone who would attend events and write up Read More …
The Chapter has a long and proud history of working to restore, preserve and protect the Clear Creek watershed. If you would like to participate in one or more of our conservation activities, contact Keith Greenwell. Click HERE to view the interactive Clear Creek Watershed Conservation Projects Map Current activities Read More …
Despite the tireless efforts of Paul Bunker, the Volunteer Fly Fishing Program has been cancelled this year. Paul was no match for the extreme flooding that washed out most of the roads in the northern part of the park. The Lamar Valley is fairly inaccessible, and that is the location Read More …
Grand Prize Winner: Steve Mitchener of Arvada Second Place Prize Winner of a Full day access to fishing at Rainbow Falls Ranch for two, Bob Becker Third Place Prize Winner of a Fly Box with 9 dozen flies, Sara Robbins
In 2020 and 2021, the West Denver Trout Unlimited spearheaded a Clear Creek-wide integrated planning effort to develop projects to enhance environmental resources and to promote sustainable watershed health practices. The project brought many stakeholders together to build consensus around stewardship and recreational opportunities on the river in close collaboration Read More …
WDTU recently completed a project for the Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School. The school had a need for better personal flotation device storage. WDTU volunteers collaborated on a storage unit design, construction, and installation. The new storage unit will help keep PFDs organized and safe from elements including pests who Read More …
As part of a recent Chapter meeting, Enrique Garcia offered Chapter members the opportunity to fish Patagonia from his lodge, Lago Rosario. The trips are either 7 or 10 days and cost $4,490 and $5,990 respectively. The package includes guides and all food and drink, including beer and wine. You Read More …