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Fish Explorer Listing of Fishing Clubs
In alphabetical order
The Carp Anglers Group was started in 1993 as a small newsletter with a circulation of 30 anglers. The (then) American Fishing Association published the first ad in their newsletter and the CAG was off to the races. Word of mouth and lots of help from EuroTackle and CarpSense helped sell the idea. The Carp Anglers Group is especially strong in the Midwest and Eastern parts of the United States, with growing pockets in the Southwest. There is a Canadian component centered in Ontario and we have 25 members in Europe. CAG is recognized as the North American specimen club for carp by the Carp Society in England – a good start in just a few years and on no budget. Now we are a non-profit organization led by a president, with state and provincial district chairperson volunteers. Our now glossy *magazine*, The North American Carp Angler, is published quarterly and is filled with fishing tips, club news, big-fish reports, book and product reviews, etc. Our newsletter is evolving into the first magazine devoted to carp angling published in North America. We hold numerous regional events at sites around the USA and Canada each year and also sponsor a few national events, including the Chicago Carp Classic – the competition for the title of North American Carp Champion. Another service we provide is a list of devoted carp fanatics, some of whom may live near you. We hope CAG members will teach each other about carp fishing and form local clubs to spread the word. Believe it or not, there are carp clubs all over the country that were formed for the singular purpose of catching old “bugle-mouth.” It turns out that carp are a popular fish, but most anglers thought they were the only ones catching carp. We hope to change all that forever. Goals of the Group A) To gain acceptance of the carp as an exciting and challenging sport-fish. B) To become better carp anglers, assist others and encourage them to join us. C) To treat the carp with respect, promote the release of trophy-size carp and encourage others to do the same. D) To provide both members and non-members with the opportunity to meet, socialize and enjoy fishing for carp in a group atmosphere. Our goal is to be an invaluable resource to you. We are located in Northern Colorado. The mission of Centennial Bass Club is to get people who are interested in the sport of bass fishing together for fun fishing. In the spring, summer, and fall months we meet after the mini tournaments which are held in the evenings at Carter lake or Horsetooth Reservoir on the first Tuesdays of every month. Other Mini Tournaments are held on the third Tuesday of every month at various local lakes. The annual membership fee is $50.00, and you must be a paid member of B.A.S.S. ($20.00/yr is included in the $50.00). This is a great opportunity for the avid angler or the beginning bass fisherman to become more involved in the sport, and to learn from others who know local waters. The mini-tournaments begin in April and we meet at the main boat ramps of the lake being fished. Between 4:30 - 5:00 pm we draw for partners. The entry fee is $10.00 and you can sign up as a boater (with proof of boat insurance) or as a non-boater (who contributes $5-10 for boat and gas expenses). We fish from 5:30pm to about 9:00 pm. Winners are announced after all cards are tabulated. Every third Tuesday we hold a mini-tournament at various local lakes and the same rules apply except we do not hold a business meeting following the tournament. Four times throughout the season we have weekend tournaments for those who wish to travel to places outside the state. Weekend tournaments are $50.00 entry fee and $10.00 is given to the boater for fuel. We practice Catch and Release and measure the Bass with a Golden Rule Board, which the boaters carry on board. Cash and other prizes are awarded, and there is also a payout for the biggest Bass of the tournament. Cheyenne Mountain Chapter Trout Unlimited Visit website... Contact Dennis Immer Email phone: 719-495-7040 The Cheyenne Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited strives to conserve, protect, and restore cold-water fisheries resources and their watersheds. This is it's sole mission. These goals are Trout Unlimited's reason for being! To achieve these goals, to participate in this mission, members: -Support and promote fisheries and water-resource policies that further these goals. -Work actively on conservation projects, volunteering labor and expertise, often in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and Colorado wildlife and conservation agencies. -Seek to influence the decisions of such agencies, as well as those of wildlife commissions, legislative committees, and elected officials in general. -Foster ethical and sensible conservation practices among users of the cold-water resource. -Attend the regular membership meetings of the Cheyenne Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited. -Elect to the Chapter's Board of Directors members who will provide the direction and strong leadership. -Contribute financially to build and maintain the Chapter's fiscal stability. Colorado B.A.S.S. Federation's main purpose is to stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major sport and to offer the Colorado Department of Wildlife and other organizations moral and political support and encouragement. To promote full adherence to all conservation codes and to demand adequate water standards and legal enforcement of existing regulatory standards. The CBF also actively pursues lobbying efforts targeted at issues such as the 15 inch minimum on bass, developing new regulations, warm water fish hatcheries, camping/access, catch and release awareness, and other issues that directly relate to the management of bass waters, in the state. The CBF has three primary purposes: (1) insure the future of fishing through the protection and enhancement of fishery resources; (2) promote bass fishing across Colorado as a major sport; and (3) introduce youth to the joys of fishing and instill the appreciation of the life-giving waters of Colorado. Colorado B.A.S.S. Federation is an organization composed of all the chapters in Colorado. The CBF acts as the governing body with representatives from each chapter. New members are invited to join a local B.A.S.S. Chapter. The Colorado Bowfishing Association (COBF) is the only organization in the state of Colorado that is specifically dedicated to protecting and fostering the challenging sport of bowfishing. From hosting tournaments and events, to working with the Division of Wildlife and other organizations, to introducing newcomers and the public to our sport COBF is dedicated to supporting bowfishing in an ethical, professional and coordinated manner. The COBF's mission: -To preserve the sport of bowfishing for current and future generations in Colorado. -To increase awareness and educate the public about the sport of bowfishing. -To promote the safe and ethical take of legal fish species with a bow. -To maintain and increase opportunities for bowfishing in Colorado. -To cooperate with federal and state wildlife agencies, Colorado Division of Wildlife, conservation organizations and sportsmen's associations in managing fisheries in Colorado as well any others who have goals parallel to the COBF with regards to bowfishing, fishing, hunting and outdoor sportsmanship. -To develop the spirit of good fellowship among all bowfishermen and bowfisherwomen. The Colorado Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets once a month in the Denver metro area. A non-profit charitable organization, the group is very involved with the annual Kids Fishing Derby, Muskie Inc. International, improving the muskie fisheries, and promoting the sport of muskie fishing to enthusiasts throughout the region. The monthly meetings often include guest speakers and information on local lakes. The group holds several outings each year at lakes in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming for both muskie and pike. Colorado Fishing Federation Visit website... Contact Colorado Fishing Federation Email phone: (719)-635-4435 or (719)-579-0196 The Colorado Fishing Federation formed in early spring of 1995 with the goal of providing angler's a voice in the many issues facing our resources. CFF's founder and president, Greg Austin, realized while attending public meetings with the Colorado Division of Wildlife that the everyday angler was not represented in the issues concerning our resources. Decisions are made daily concerning these resources that do not always have the best interest of the resource or the public in mind. It was clear to Greg Austin that it was time for angler's to speak up or lose our rights. Although we are a young organization we represent the future of fishing in Colorado. We are not a species specific organization, nor do we stand up for one fishing method over another. First and foremost we support all Colorado angler's in their rights to benefit and enjoy our resources in the manner they choose. Whether you only fish occasionally or you are a seasoned fly fisherman Colorado Fishing Federation is for you. The Denver Fly Fishing Section is part of the non-profit Colorado Mountain Club, the state's largest outdoor recreation group. The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) offers a wide variety of alpine pursuits. There are activities for entertainment, education, and community involvement. From local nature walks to international climbing expeditions, we do it all. Statewide, the CMC sponsors some 3,000 activities annually. We are headquartered in Golden. The Denver Fly Fishing Section meets once a month (March-October) on the third Thursday (7 pm) at The American Mountaineering Center (710 10th Street, Golden). Our meetings are free and open to all. Speakers on such topics as nymphing, casting and entomology share their expertise. In addition, we offer Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Schools plus seminars and clinics. Denver Fly Fishing Section leaders conduct fishing trips throughout the Rockies. While most members prefer established streams, some eagerly pursue backcountry lakes and rivers. We hike, climb and backpack to uncrowded, special places. For more on Colorado wilderness fly fishing, visit our website. The Colorado Walleye Association is a non-profit organization whose mission statement is 'Encouraging family, friends and fun through education and competitive angling while conserving out walleye resource'. Benefits include CWA Membership Card, CWA Decal, One year subscription to ColoradoFisherman Magazine, Monthly Chapter meetings, Eligibility to compete in CWA tournaments (with required entry fee), Family fishing day and pot luck dinner (this one is for the kids!), A chance at the Big Fish of Month, Angler of the Year, and Master Angler awards, Discounts from several of our sponsors and advertisers. Learn techniques, tackle and bait presentation, network with other fisherman, learn about local fishing issues and activities, on the water seminars and demonstrations, door prizes and raffles. Colorado Women Flyfishers (CWF) is a non-profit club formed in 1997 to encourage and support women who fly fish, who enjoy the camaraderie of other women who delight in the sport of flyfishing, and to provide a forum for women flyfishers to meet. While not intended as a "learn to fish" club, CWF welcomes women flyfishers of all ability levels. The club seeks to offer a supportive environment in which each member can improve her flyfishing knowledge and skills and have fun in the process. Our diverse membership ranges from young singles to grandmothers, beginners to professionals, and those who can only fish once a year to those who fish several times a week! Bass fishing club in Denver Colorado that is dedicated to gathering to talk, learn and fish for BASS. Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month in the Bass Pro Shops’ Frying Pan Lodge at 7:00 PM till around 9:00. · Introduce Youth to Bass Fishing · Participate in Habitat Conservation · Subscription to B.A.S.S. Times · Club’s Monthly Newsletter · Club Tournaments (boat not required) · Partner up with fellow Bass Fishermen to exchange fishing knowledge · Colorado Federation Tournaments with the chance to fish regional and national events · The ultimate chance to qualify for the Bassmasters Classic, the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing Gunnison Gorge Anglers is chapter # 426 of Trout Unlimited and Charter K99718 of the Federation of Fly Fishers. We are located in the Colorado counties of Delta, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel. These counties include the communities of Delta, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Paonia, Orchard City, Montrose, Olathe, Norwood, Naturita, Nucla, Ouray, Ridgway and Telluride. Every spring we host the Black Canyon Fly Fishing Show at the Pavilion in Montrose. The show includes 40 fly tiers, vendors, programs, fly casting, youth events, and many other activities. Over 2000 photos flyfishing the Gunnison, the East Portal, the Black Canyon, the Gunnison Gorge, the Green, the White, the Frying Pan, the Roaring Fork, the Uncompahgre, the San Miguel, the Delores, small creeks and lakes. Photos of hatches, fly tying, and events. Swim hike and fish thru the Black Canyon. Take a trip thru the Gunnison Gorge. The best photo loop fishing site there is. High Plains Drifters (HPD) Fly Fishing Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (except July and December) in SW Denver. Our meetings are held in the “Fanatix” Room at Red and Jerry’s. The restaurant is located at 1840 W. Oxford Avenue (Santa Fe and Oxford Avenues) in Southwest Denver. We encourage members to be there by 6:00 p.m. to have some dinner. Our programs start at 7:00 p.m. The presentations are educational in nature and very interesting. Raffles are conducted at each meeting with some wonderful prizes. We try to sponsor a trip for the members at least once a month from April through October. Our annual premier trip is to the Green River in Utah in the spring. Notable trips in the past have included the following areas: the Gray Reef/ North Platte River and Wind River Range in Wyoming, Stagecoach and Williams Fork reservoirs for Pike Fishing, the Gunnison River for Salmon Fishing, Trappers Lake, Delaney Buttes, the Conejos River, the Fryingpan River, the Arkansas River, and Antero Reservoir. We are always looking for new areas to go to! HPD hosts clinics on fly tying and rod building every year. On stream clinics have been held in the past with instructors such at Pat Dorsey and Landon Meyer. The fee for the clinics will vary depending on the activity. The club takes great pride in sponsoring an annual Kids Day to encourage and educate youngsters in the wonderful sport of Fly Fishing. The club is a 100% affiliate of the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF). Our individual annual dues are $50 ($15 for HPD and $35 for FFF). Family memberships (husband/wife and children) are $35 per year for FFF. Please come and join us! The Loveland Fishing Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Chilson Senior Center at 3PM, with a few exceptions. We have a monthly newsletter and fishing calendar, and maintain this website with many valuable fishing links. We teach fishing skills, have fishing and fly casting seminars and clinics, and assist local agencies in some of their fishing programs. And we learn a lot from each other. Mostly, we enjoy fishing from boats and float tubes, from shore, and wading in rivers, lakes, and streams. And, through the ice! Spincasting, baitcasting, fly fishing, we do them all. And we have FUN!!! Mile-Hi Bass Pioneers (MHBP) is Colorado''s oldest B.A.S.S. affiliated Chapter and is associated with both B.A.S.S. and FLW. MHBP was formed for enjoyment, exchange of fishing ideas, conservation, conducting youth and handicap fishing programs, the promotion of Bass fishing as a major sport activity, competition and responding to threats to the quality of Bass fishing waters. Please see website for contacts. Pikes Peak Bass Masters was formed by a group of avid Colorado Springs area fisherman for the purpose of developing bass tournament fishing and promoting bass fishing and management in Colorado. The PIKES PEAK BASSMASTERS' main purpose is to stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major sport and to offer our State Department of Wildlife and other organizations moral and political support and encouragement. We promote full adherence to all conservation codes and encourage adequate water standards and legal enforcement of existing regulatory standards We have a tournament schedule that includes both in-state and out-of-state lakes and runs one or two days in length. Our goal is to make tournament fishing informative, keep it affordable and to have fun. You do not have to be an expert, you only need to have a desire to learn. You do not need a boat. You will be paired with a boater. The club meets the first Tuesday of every Month and at Howards Pit BBQ on Chestnut Street just West of I-25 and north of Fillmore St. At our meetings we talk about fishing techniques, fish behavior, equipment we use, and the lakes we will be fishing. The Pikes Peak Flyfishers (PPF) is a friendly group of fly fishing men and women who share their love for the sport. Our club is an affiliated chapter of the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF), an international organization dedicated to education, conservation and restoration to advance the sport of fly fishing. Members of PPF are not required to join the FFF, however, we encourage them to do so. We meet once a month at 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday of the month at The Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle, Colorado Springs. Our membership includes all experience levels and newcomers to the sport are especially welcome. A guest speaker is scheduled for each monthly meeting. The guests, fly fishing guides, fly shop owners, outfitters, to name a few, provide informative programs covering inside tips for fishing our local waters and other western streams and lakes, fishing tips, fly selection, equipment selection, and more. A door prize drawing is free to club members attending each monthly meeting. Door prizes are donated by our sponsors. We encourage the membership to patronize our sponsors. Group outings are planned during the year. The Rocky Mountain Angling Club offers its members exclusive access to quality catch and release fly fishing by way of arrangements with private property owners throughout the Rocky Mountains. Members enjoy access to over 50 premier fly fishing properties in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Montana. Gold medal fishing opportunities abound with access to over 90 miles of rivers and streams and 25 trophy-producing ponds and lakes. RMAC provides exceptional fishing on under-fished, uncrowded waters. Whether it's stalking trophy browns, float tubing for Donaldson Steelhead, or casting for ravenous brookies, RMAC membership provides access to fishing opportunities you never thought possible. Rocky Mountain Flycasters is a local chapter of national Trout Unlimited. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore area coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. There are currently over 900 members in the Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and Windsor area. General Meetings are usually held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Hilton, in Fort Collins, September through May. Meetings are open to the public, TU membership is not required. Meetings usually include a speaker, raffle, fly tying and business items. The speaker is frequently a professional guide or destination representative who discusses a specific fishing destination, techniques, and the ecology of a given area. The raffle offers fly fishing equipment and accessories. Fly tying, usually before the meeting starts, allows you to ask questions and learn the finer points of tying and what patterns work locally. Please see our Calendar for upcoming meeting dates. We are currently involved in community outreach, educational, and restoration projects. Recently, Rocky Mountain Flycasters members were involved in the Poudre River Clean up, Sylvan Dale Picnic, Phantom Canyon Trail work, Eagle's Nest - Open Space shrub plantings and bank restoration, establishment of the Robert Behnke Scholarship fund for graduate studies in fisheries biology, and sent a student to the annual CTU Youth Conservation Camp. Springs Bassmasters Fishing Club aims to stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major sport in Colorado. We manage to have a great deal of fun and actually catch a fish or two in the process. Our tournaments are one day each. Therefore, there is a payout each day for big bass and total weight. Never fished a tournament? Come on out and let us show you how much fun it is! Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month. They are held at the Security Fire Department, 400 Security Blvd., in Security, Colorado at 7:00 PM. |
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