Loveland Fishing Club Blog

  Colorado waters test free of invasive mussels; Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan approved Colorado has mandatory boating inspections in place to help monitor that mussels do not cross state lines. DENVER - After three consecutive years of negative testing, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has removed Green Mountain Reservoir in Summit County from the positive waters list for quagga mussels, a prohibited aquatic nuisance species (ANS). As Green Mountain Reservoir was the only body of water in Colorado suspected of having a population of quagga mussels, this de-listing makes Colorado a completely negative state for both zebra and quagga mussels. In August 2017, Green Mountain Reservoir, which is owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and whose developed public recreation sites are managed by the White River National Forest, tested positive for the presence of  quagga mussel larvae (veligers). No adult mussels were ever found in Green Mountain Reservoir nor hav...

  Ice Fishing Clinic Saturday, February 13: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Learn to Ice Fish on North Michigan Reservoir. We have all of the equipment. Get your $9 vehicle pass at the Moose Visitor Center. Audience:  All Ages Location: North Michigan Reservoir off CR41 North Michigan Reservoir - County Road 41 State Forest ​Contact the Moose Visitor Center for information: 970-723-8366

  WYO PARKS OFFERING EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS ON 2021 ANNUAL PERMITS Category:  News & Updates - General Published: 06 January 2021 Wyo Parks offering Early Bird discounts on 2021 annual permits Wyoming’s Division of State Parks and Historic sites is offering early bird discounts on annual day-use permits through February 15. Resident day-use passes are discounted to $42 (regularly $48) and non-resident permits are available for $89 (regularly $96). “This is a good deal” states Dave Glenn, Deputy Director. “At this discount, along with the purchase of an annual camping pass, our visitors will break even after seven nights of camping at Wyoming’s State Parks.”  There are also several changes to the reservation system and availability of reservable campsites for the 2021 season. “Last year, for the busy summer season, we moved to almost every campsite requiring a reservation. Many residents appreciated this move, however, some residents spoke out and said they would still l...

 The directory has been stored under the FILES section of the Facebook page. Again, if for any reason you do  NOT  want your contact information included, notify Bill Prater by e-mail,  billjohnp@gmail.com It will allow you to more easily contact other club members; the information should not be shared outside the club. For new access to the page, contact Jim Roode  at   jimroode@yahoo.com   and ask to be invited . 

 https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Regional-Offices/Lander-Region/Lander-Region-News/Game-and-Fish-reminds-anglers-to-be-diligent-on-th  Anglers are urged to use caution when trekking out onto the ice. Fluctuating water levels in reservoirs, wind, and warm weather are all impacting ice conditions this winter. In planning for your adventures on the ice, please be aware of recent weather conditions and temperatures in the area and scout out the lake you wish to fish for wet spots, open water, and pressure ridges - all of these areas signify dangerous ice conditions and should be avoided.  With variable ice conditions across the state and rapidly changing conditions, anglers are urged to check the thickness of the ice before venturing onto it, and continuing to check every 100 to 150 feet. Four inches of clear ice is usually safe for activities on foot. Much thicker ice is needed for large gatherings or vehicles.  Remember to wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device and carry ...

  MEMBERS : to help us communicate with each other in these times, the club will be posting the  membership  directory on the club's Facebook page, which is restricted to club  members  by invitation only. The directory includes contact information including phone number and e-mail. If for any reason you do NOT want your contact information included, notify Bill Prater by e-mail by noon Wednesday, Jan. 26, billjohnp@gmail.com We will post the membership directory in the Loveland Fishing Club page under the FILES section .   https://www.facebook. com/groups/LovelandFishingClub  It will allow you to more easily contact other club members; the information should not be shared outside the club.  If you can't get to the Facebook page from here, you probably need to contact Jim Roode  at   jimroode@yahoo.com   and ask to be invited . 

  Thu, 12/24/2020  https://gf.nd.gov/news/4239  Advancements in technology, easily retrieved on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, allow ice anglers access to more than 200 lake contour maps, providing yet another tool in the angler’s tackle box. “Back when we first started mapping in the early 2000s, anglers pretty much had to print a paper lake contour map at home and take it with them to help navigate and find the underwater features,” said Jerry Weigel, Department fisheries production and development section supervisor. Times have changed. Anglers now have access to two free  smartphone mobile apps  on the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, both of which provide interactive functionality and work with a phone’s GPS. One option, Weigel said, is ESRI ArcGIS Explorer, which requires cellular service to work in the field. “When you’re out on the lake and you have the app running, it literally has the lake contour lines and everything,” he said. ...

  It's been way too long since the club got together, and the board has set up a video meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 19.  Peggy Gwinnup, John's wife, is setting up the meeting. We've added the event to the calendar. If you want to join us, contact Peggy for an invitation. You'll be sent a link that should allow you to connect by simply clicking on the link.  If you're not familiar with Zoom, you can also ask Peggy to set up a trial or test meeting. You can reach Peggy by clicking  here

Mon, 01/11/2021   Keep Fish Caught in Deep Water | North Dakota Game and Fish North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries biologists are encouraging ice anglers to keep fish caught from deep waters. Catch-and-release fishing, no matter the time of year, is discouraged for fish caught in 30 feet or more of water, because fish reeled in from those depths have a greater chance of dying if released. Fish caught in deep water won’t likely survive because of the extreme change in water pressure, which causes the swim bladder to expand. Fish can no longer control their balance in the water column when this happens. Other internal injuries, such as rupturing of organs and bleeding, are also likely for fish caught from deep waters. Devils Lake ice anglers commonly catch yellow perch in 30-45 feet of water during the winter months. This practice also translates to other deep water bodies around the state. Game and Fish recommends that anglers targeting fish in deeper water make the commi...

 Long-time Loveland Fishing Club member and former raffle chair Richard Radies died Saturday after a lengthy illness. Others will remember him for many things; we think of him as a great fishing companion and good guy, who will be sorely missed.  Funeral arrangements are pending. Our sympathies go to his family including wife Sheilah. 

  ShirleyLavonne (Frank) Smillie, 90, a charter member of the Loveland Fishing Club and a delightful fishing companion, died Sunday, Jan. 3; her family notes in her obituary that she passed "in the comfort of her home, with her son Kim Grummitt and faithful dog Coco by her side."  Services will be held at Viegut Funeral Home in Loveland, Colorado on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 2:00pm. A reception will follow at the family home.  Those of us fortunate enough to fish with her will miss her, and smile at some shared memories.  Following is the complete obituary.  Shirley LaVonne Smillie (Frank), 90 years old, of Loveland, Colorado passed from this earth Sunday January 3, 2021 at 12:30pm in the comfort of her home, with her son Kim Grummitt and faithful dog Coco by her side. A Loveland native, born November 21, 1930, the daughter of Henry J. Frank and Mary K. (Foster) Frank. She attended Loveland High School and graduated from the Greeley School of Cosmetology in 19...

  Bass Pro Shops has reached an agreement to acquire Sportsman’s Warehouse for $18.00 per share in cash. With about 44 million shares outstanding, the deal values Sportsman’s Warehouse at about $800 million. On Tuesday, shares of Sportsman’s Warehouse closed at $17.66, up $5.01. The retailer operates 112 stores while Cabela’s and Bass Pro combined operate 169 stores. The acquisition is being made by Great American Outdoors Group, the newly named parent company of Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, White River Marine Group, and a number of nature-based stores. The company said in a statement, “The Great American Outdoors Group will remain a private company with a long-term view to do what is best for its customers, team members and conservation initiatives.” Great American Outdoors Group said the driving force behind the partnership is the two companies’ similar histories, complementary business philosophies and geographic footprints. Both entities share a passion with their customers for fi...