Loveland Fishing Club Blog

Because of ongoing limits on public gatherings due to the pandemic, no Loveland Fishing Club events are planned through at least the month of August, according to President Jim Baxter. This unfortunately includes the annual picnic. Some club members are continuing to gather on Friday mornings for breakfast. 

This free entry day provides an opportunity to experience Colorado’s state parks and the diverse landscapes they showcase. DENVER  – In celebration of Colorado Day, and the 144th birthday of the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free entry to 41 state parks on Monday, August 3. Although the state recognizes this annual holiday on the first of the month, state parks celebrate the occasion with free entrance on the first Monday of August. Colorado Day was created by the state legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by President Ulysses S. Grant. “Colorado Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the natural beauty of our state and spend time outside,” said State Trails Program M...

A Florida native, Emmett shows off the first fish he ever caught through the ice, here in Colorado on a 2018 club outing.  If you're looking for a way to honor the memory of our late friend and club member Emmett Allan Jones, consider a donation to the club's In Memorium fund. Unless earmarked for other projects by family members, In Memorium funds donated to the club go to Colorado Youth Outdoors, where Emmett was a club liason. The club frequently volunteers to help with youth outdoor recreational activities at CYO's Swift Ponds northwest of Windsor. Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, he and wife Sandy moved to Loveland in 2000 after retiring from Anheuser-Busch. He wanted to be closer to their daughter, Blaire J. Ferguson and granddaughters, Emory Ferguson LeFebre and Mason Ferguson.  Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, he and his wife, Sandy, moved to Loveland, CO in 2000 after retiring from Anheuser-Busch—Jacksonville. He wanted to be closer to their ...

We just got news that Emmett, 78, a club member since 2010 and good fishing friend, passed away Friday, July 17. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Allnutt Funeral Service - Hunter Chapel in Loveland. Emmett has been a club member since 2010 and served as a club liason to Colorado Youth Outdoors. No services have been planned. "He was a fine fellow and we offer our condolences to his family," said Club President Jim Baxter. "He will be missed." Here is a link to Emmett's obituary. 

The annual high country trout fishing trip looks to be smaller than usual, but you may want to run up for a day of fishing. Looks like this is us. Bill and Linda,Jim and Jean, Terry and I don't know if Linda is coming or not, and Visger and I (our wives are not coming). I haven't heard from any day trippers. My thoughts are that, due to covid,it may not be a good idea to do a pot luck steak night. That does not mean that we cannot have a cocktail hour and even eat together if we choose.So, we could start off with cocktails on Monday  at 5:00 at my trailer and go from there. I am in space 102 If anyone has other thoughts I am always open to suggestions. Bill,if you could put the dates on the blog maybe some others would like to join for a day

The Covid-19 outbreak continues to challenge us all, but to our knowledge no club members have been infected. Is there anyone we should know about? Please drop us a note if you or a loved one has been impacted, by clicking here, Coronavirus e-mail Stay safe, and stay well.

Because of ongoing concerns over Covid-19, the Tuesday, July 21st general meeting at Chilson Senior Center has been cancelled. Also, the senior wing of the Chilson Center continues to remain closed. President Jim Baxter said the possibility of a general meeting was considered by the Board but rejected, and no meetings will be reset until further notice.