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Arkansas River Headwaters

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Common Fish
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, more...

Common Insects
Blue Winged Olive, Caddis, Grasshopper, more...

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Regional Editor:
Jim McFarland
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One of Colorado's longest rivers with over 155 miles of water. From the cooler higher elevations near Leadville, to the lower warmer stretches near Pueblo, the Arkansas River is known for its brown trout population, 90% of which are wild. There are a few rainbows, but they are few and far between. The Arkansas River is one of the last big ...

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