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Female Fish Explorer Members

Curiosity is what killed the cat, totally of the beaten path question. I see that only guy's respond or put up reports on the Fish Explorer site. Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong. How many Fishing L

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Jaw Jacker Jigging System

What is anyones opinion about the Jigging System? If you have a Jaw Jacker . I have three Jaw Jackers, dose it help with catching ratio and is it worth spending the $129 +,tax. Thank you.

Saturday - forum post

Redband Trout In Colorado??

So, Jon Ewert out there anywhere? Jon, if you are, let me know and I will confirm where and when it was landed. We stocking these in Colorado? This was recently taken from a mountain lake by a f

Friday - forum post

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Broken Snow Mobile

I want to build a track sled and need a snow mobile with a short track (122" or less) in good condition. I don't care anything about the condition of anything but the track, tunnel and bogey wheels. I

Friday - forum post

Eulogy of a fishing relic from my youth

A final look at my first and only attempt at fish taxidermy, found while cleaning out the old garage. I would have been around 15 years old, putting it around 1994 - over 30 years ago. I'd see

Friday - forum post

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Trinidad Reservoir

I'm looking for help on ice condition at Trinidad Reservoir ? Thanks in advance.

Friday - forum post

Smitty Sled for Flip-over

Tested out my Smitty sled that I built for my flip over today. OMG what a difference it made! A basic design and only cost me $58 total including skis lumber and hardware. Got my idea from a combo of

Thursday - forum post

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Spinney Mountain Level

I noticed Aurora water has Spinney drawn down to 48% of capacity. I know they are in the water business not the fish business, but these drawdowns over several years now, have destroyed many millions

Thursday - forum post

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ION blades need sharpening

Anyone know of a place anywhere near Lakewood that can sharpen 8 inch ION auger blades ?

Thursday - forum post

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Anyone got an update on Denver reservoirs ?

Just curious after the past extremely cold weekend how Chatfield and Cherry Creek are? The last reports still don't show them frozen, but there doesn't seem to be as much reporting as there used to b

Wednesday - forum post

Who won my flies!

I'm waiting to hear from the winner. The suspense is killing me. Tying these was fun for me because I truly love tying. I'm excited to get this box to the winner. Contact me asap and I'll get them to

Tuesday - forum post

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Green Mountain north ramp gate

Greetings, Is the gate on the north side open for snowmobile access? Thanks!!

Tuesday - forum post

SLV Ice Tournament

I was invited down to the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado to film an ice fishing tournament! I met some of the nicest people, as well as some amazing anglers! I had a great time and was surprised

Tuesday - forum post

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Auger Repair/Service in CO Springs?

Hey guys, Wondering if anyone has recommendations for Auger work in the Springs? I have new to me auger that runs but I was told it bogs at higher altitude. Looking for somewhere I can take it and

Monday - forum post

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11 Mile report

Is that 11mile report from you Jerome? Sure sounds like what we talked about. Welcome to the forum either way.

Sunday - forum post

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Safety reminder!

With this blast of cold for the next several days we should be getting some good ice growth on the front range. At the same time I wanted to point out that people should be very cautious. Several of t

01.18.25 - forum post

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Shad?

Anyone ever tried to eat a Shad? I was wondering if there was a way, cut out Lateral line overnight brine soak? Are they boney, saw an elderly Chinese guy catching and keeping them at Chatfield last s

01.18.25 - forum post

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Ice

Any good ice there?

01.18.25 - forum post

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Fishin the Blue

Myself and some friends fished the Dry Creek area last week. Ice about 12 inches thick. Tried variable depths and best bite was near structure. Caught some as deep as 60 FOW. It was mostly a C&R day a

01.16.25 - forum post

Humbled Yet Again! FxR Winter Giveaway!

I cannot even begin to truly express my sincere thanks!! I am undoubtedly the biggest winner ever! Starting with the very first Winter Giveaway some 16-17 years ago I believe. ...where I won a c

01.15.25 - forum post

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Ice Conditions???

Anybody been out this week?

01.13.25 - forum post

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Green Mountain Ice conditions

Any word on the Ice conditions on Green Mountain Res. Also curious about the condition of the fish. Haven't fished it since it crashed out due to the Gill lice issue the the Laker body condition dec

01.10.25 - forum post

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Willow Creek Help

Hey folks, I'm heading to Willow Creek with some friends for an ice fishing trip. It is their first time ever on the ice. While I've got plenty of experience on the ice, this will be my first time fis

01.07.25 - forum post

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Jefferson Lake snow

has anyone been to Jefferson recently? I'm wondering if there's any snow on the road up.

01.07.25 - forum post

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Finally, a good-looking forecast!

Well it looks like Front Range Ice will be on its way soon looking at the 10-day forecast! I am so excited for this. I have not been ice fishing at all this season as I have been too busy between holi

01.06.25 - forum post

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Red Feather Dowdy

Fished Dowdy again today, lots of open water on the south east part of the lake. I fished about 30 to 50 yards away from the open water and the ice is still 10 +, in. The fishing was very good but

01.04.25 - forum post

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Skunkmile- help needed!

I'm at my wit's end with eleven mile. Have fished it several times and can count the number of fish I've taken out of there with both hands. Any desire to come back is dwindling, but I know plenty of

01.04.25 - forum post

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Ultimate Beginner Ice Fishing Set Up for Sale

Selling on behalf of my father who no longer can ice fish due to age. This would a wonderful set up for someone looking to get into the sport of ice fishing without spending too much. Sellin

01.03.25 - forum post

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Correction for Lake Report on 1/1/25

My apology for the misinformation on my recent Lake Report. I was at North Michigan Res. over by Gould and not at Barnes Meadow Res. as stated. Sorry about that.

01.02.25 - forum post

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Chambers update?

I think I'm going to hit Chambers on Sunday. Anyone been there lately? I've never caught a Laker or a Grayling, any tips? Does Black hold true in the winter for Grayling? I've always heard the soft

12.31.24 - forum post

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You want a winch on your cargo trailer, but a Warner style winch is too much?

My friend wanted a winch to help pull stuff into his cargo trailer, but a Warner style winch was too much(both Price and power) We go to YouTube and find a ton of shade tree ideas, then we find "EZ up

12.31.24 - forum post

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ANTERO and ELEVENMILE fishing or catching.

Happy and Healthy New Year to all. Just wondering if any of the ice people are catching fish at these two lakes. They have been uncommonly slow the past two years when the waters been soft. I have

12.31.24 - forum post

Lake trout tournament returns to Blue Mesa Reservoir to start 2025

CPW will once again offer $10,000 in prize money to lure in angler participation for the tournament, which will be held at Blue Mesa Reservoir from Jan. 1 through April 30, 2025

12.31.24 - news article

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Roberts Lake

12.29.24

Ice Fishing Coat Eskimo Keeper

I have a Men's Large Eskimo Keeper Jacket with Uplift Floatation, I had to get a XL cause L was too small for me, worn maybe 3 times. 100.00 cash. Thanks for looking Tight Lines!! Located 80918 area.

12.29.24 - forum post

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BEWARE Horsetooth Thieves!!

Fished horsetooth today from my pontoon float tube since we can't launch a boat. Anyway left my bag with my nice pump and special valve for inflating on the shore where I launched and someone stole i

12.28.24 - forum post

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Antero/11 Mile

I do not ice fish any more, too old and infirm BUT my grandsons are interested in either of these lakes. these guys are young and very inexperienced and I have not been on the ice in 10 years or so so

12.28.24 - forum post

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Christmas

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.

12.25.24 - forum post

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Where is the ice?

I have ice fished the Denver area for over 40 years and cannot remember not having fishable ice the day before Christmas. The last few years have been marginal at best for the day before Christmas. Th

12.24.24 - forum post

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Green Mountain

Does anyone know if there's any fishable ice at Grenn Mtn yet?

12.20.24 - forum post

Winter giveaway

Hey fellas I'm flattered to be part of this year's prize package. I've put together 74 flies in a water proof box especially for South Park, and North Park lakes. These travel well to the plains lakes

12.20.24 - forum post

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Had some fun in North Park for my BDay

I do an annual solo ice fishing trip for my birthday every year. This year I made my way to Walden and spent a couple days in North Park. I hit N Delaney and Lake John. Had a great early season trip,

12.19.24 - forum post

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Jefferson Lake

I'm considering going to Jefferson Lake. Can anyone provide details? I've heard there's a 3 mileish hike involved to get there. From what I gather on my mapping application, it also might be about a

12.19.24 - forum post

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FishExplorer New Look

You may notice the site looks a bit different! We will be working out some bugs for the next few days for sure, so hang in there. If you find any bugs, please shoot them to us via the contact form.

12.19.24 - forum post

Second Half Largemouth Bass

Here's a few more good largemouth bass that I caught in the second half of the year! Lots of them on the 1/2 oz chatterbait and a 5-6" worm.

12.18.24 - forum post

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Eleven Mile Reservoir

12.18.24

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Deweese Ice?

Has anyone been by Deweese to check ice conditions? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

12.18.24 - forum post

S Park Bourbon Chiller

As Mr Hadley says Quick jaunt to Antero this am, south side, arrived about 10 ish. Gave it about hour, hour and a half. Calm to breezy to windee. No idea of water depth I was fishing, drilled some h

12.17.24 - forum post

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NY fly fishing

Figured this would be a long shot, but I might as well try. I'll be heading out to NY to see some friends the first part of next year. Will be staying in Pine Bush, NY (small town in the SE side of

12.17.24 - forum post

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11 mile ice report

Has anyone any news about 11 mile . . .is it still open water or has it skimmed over? A friend of mine wants to go up and fish from shore, any info would be greatly appreciated Thanks as always, HP

12.17.24 - forum post

Genetically unique cutthroat trout rescued from 2016 wildfire found to be reproducing in SE Region streams

Recent surveys of creeks where CPW has reintroduced the unique trout found evidence they are surviving multiple years â€“ a huge milestone in any wildlife restoration project.

12.17.24 - news article

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Red Feathers report?

Anyone able to confirm ice thickness at Red Feathers? Trying to decide if I want to go North or South this weekendâ€¦

12.13.24 - forum post

CPW helps remove Rio Grande cutthroat trout from ESA list

Recognizing declines, CPW initiated conservation efforts for the species in the early 1980s. 57 populations are considered to be secure out of estimated 127 conservation populations in the Colorado an

12.13.24 - news article

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Ice Line

What do you use for ice line? I like braid (with fluorocarbon leader), but most of the manufacturers produce these 50 yard spools. Is there something longer that doesn't freeze up? I would like to u

12.11.24 - forum post

Winter Giveaway Halftime

We are 3 weeks in and 3 weeks out from the end of the 2024 Winter Giveaway here on FishExplorer. Enter often to up your chances of winning!

12.10.24 - blog

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Selling out my gear

Check the great deals I'm making on really nice ice fishing stuff in my other post before AWB gets there first and snatches it all up!

12.10.24 - forum post

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Grand County Ice

Denverite in need of ice reports for lake Granby and the surrounding lakes. Anyone finding safe ice this early?

12.10.24 - forum post

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Which model??

I have a friend asking me my advise on purchasing a drill for his ice auger. I suggested either a DeWalt or a Milwaukee as I think both would do the job fine. I have a Milwaukee M18 Fuel/Clam Plate/ N

12.09.24 - forum post

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Sheldon Lake (City Park)

12.09.24

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Scheels Ice Fest Saturday

Just a heads up that the Johnstown Scheels is putting on Ice Fest this saturday. There are free ice fishing buckets for the first 200 people once the doors open. Seminars begin at 9:30AM. Here is a li

12.08.24 - forum post

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Ice reports?

It’s getting to that time of the year again. Sad to see fishexplorer without any of the ice weirdos reporting they hiked to some alpine lake and found ice.. anyone have any updates? Snake inlet has to

12.06.24 - forum post

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Selling ice fishing gear

12.05.24 - forum post

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Reels for sale, reduced

Diawa Tatula 100HL 6.3:1 baitcaster Never used. $50 Abu Garcia REvo Winch baitcaster (RV03 Winch-L) 5.4:1 Maybe used 6 times $50 Shimano Symetre spinning reel, 3000FL used, but no scrathes. $40

12.04.24 - forum post

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Arkansas River Upper - Headwaters to BV

12.02.24

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Avery Pond

12.02.24

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Grand Mesa Ice

Drove up on the Mesa today. All of the lakes I saw on the south side were capped, however, only Cobbett showed signs of people ice fishing it since the last storm. Island Lake and Ward Lake were al

12.02.24 - forum post

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Lake Alert for Avery Pond

Avery Pond has seen severe drawdowns over recent years, likely causing complete fish kill. CPW is expecting to stock sunfish in August 2025 if conditions are favorable.

12.02.24

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Automatic knife and flashlight for sale

12.01.24 - forum post

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Koks at Granby

In what looks to be the last Email from Jon Ewert about the spawn harvest at Grandby . . .Jon says there are not enough Koks coming through to warrant anymore spawn operations at Grandby and there wil

12.01.24 - forum post

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Reels for sale

Diawa Tatula 100HL 6.3:1 baitcaster Never used. $80 Abu Garcia REvo Winch baitcaster (RV03 Winch-L) 5.4:1 Maybe used 6 times $80 Shimano Symetre spinning reel, 3000FL used, but no scrathes. $60

12.01.24 - forum post

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Guidance please

Hello all, so I hear and see from posts all over the internet that Antero has some good ice and ice fishing has started there. I've never been there, normally go to 11 mile so I wanted to know what's

11.30.24 - forum post

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