Loveland Fishing Club Blog

 Here's something for all of us to watch and learn from. Those of us with kids and grandkids could pass this on to them to learn about these animals and to do if we encounter one. You never know when you might come across one in the places we fish. DENVER - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is promoting a new four-part educational video series on mountain lions. CPW Director Dan Prenzlow said this video series was produced to tell the history of the mountain lion and living with lions in our growing state. “Mountain lions are a fascinating yet elusive animal, but when they do pop on the radar they make for big headlines,” Prenzlow said. “Sightings of mountain lions are increasing and we’ve had a couple high-profile attacks in the last two years. Thanks to sound management practices implemented over the years, mountain lions are doing quite well in Colorado. The challenge ...

  Investment in outdoor recreation continues at Lake McConaughy • Nebraskaland Magazine (outdoornebraska.gov)   L INCOLN, Neb. – Visitors to Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala state recreation areas in 2021 will continue to see improvements to infrastructure, amenities, facilities and accessibility around the two popular reservoirs. Projects the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has scheduled for construction in 2021 are: • A large boating access project at Martin Bay and Cedar View has begun and will include improvements, such as new boat ramps and docks, accessible parking, a fish-cleaning station, restrooms and area lighting. The $3 million project utilizes the Commission’s Capital Maintenance Fund and various other state and federal funds. Construction has begun and will take place throughout 2021. • The Martin Bay Entrance Project will include the reconstruction of the Martin Bay entrance to Shoreline Road, with expanded stacking lanes, two new entrance booths, area light...

  Anglers should get familiar with redesigned 2021 Fishing Guide • Nebraskaland Magazine (outdoornebraska.gov) LINCOLN, Neb. – A newly designed 2021 Fishing Guide makes it easier for anglers to find regulations specific to a water body and for new anglers to identify their catch. The recently released guide, published by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a summary of Nebraska’s regulations, orders and statutes pertaining to fishing. Regulation changes for 2021 can be found on page 7 of the guide. Three main changes to the guide from the previous year include: • new fish species length/bag/possession limit tables with color images; • an enhanced Aquatic Invasive Species section, including information about zebra mussels, silver carp and bighead carp; • a reorganized Public Fishing Areas section that lists waters in separate tables for lakes/reservoirs, coolwater streams, warmwater streams and the Missouri River; The 2021 Fishing Guide may be found at  outdoornebraska.g...

  FEBRUARY 16, 2021 1 SOMERSET, Penn. – The sudden closure of the Denver Mart – home of the Denver Fly Fishing Show for 19 years – ended plans for the 2021 edition, scheduled for April 30-May 2, announced show president and CEO Ben Furimsky. “The news came like a bolt out of the blue after all we’ve been through canceling, modifying and rescheduling our nationwide Fly Fishing Show events due to Covid-19 concerns.  It’s been a nightmare compounded by a train wreck for the show, the fly fishing industry and the communities we serve,” said Furimsky. Notification of the closure from Denver Mart ownership said, in part, “… It is with a heavy heart that I write today regarding The Denver Mart’s pending closure.  The property since March, 2020 has been in default with its lender, is now being placed into a receivership proceeding and will be sold through this receivership process by the end of March 2021.  … With the timing of the court-ordered receiver sale, all ...

  In the Pacific Northwest, several species of salmon are in danger of extinction. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office has released a report on the state of salmon populations in the state’s watersheds—and the findings predict a grim future. The report was commissioned by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office, established by the state legislature in 1998 in response to the Salmon Recovery Planning Act. Its findings showed that 10 to 14 species of  salmon  in the northwest are “threatened or endangered,” and five species are “in crisis.” The findings, though alarming, are in line with population trends over the last few decades. The once prolific salmon populations in Washington State have been declining for years, and populations are now estimated to be at about 5% of historic highs. The five species of salmon and steelhead that the report found to be most at risk are Snake River spring/summer chinook, Puget Sound chinook, Lake Ozette sockeye, Upper Co...

  Here is the invitation to the next Fishing Club General Meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. Topic: LFC General Mtg Time: Feb 16, 2021 02 p.m. Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 81694275128?pwd= dmR0enpBbWVVUnloYTl3SzlWK0czdz 09 Meeting ID: 816 9427 5128 Passcode: 909527

   Between a pandemic and out-of-control wildfires, we didn't accomplish much as a club this year, so the board has decided to waive dues in 2021 for all returning members. New members will pay the usual $25 for an individual membership, $30 for a couple. If you've already sent your dues in, please don't inquire about it just now with Treasurer Barb Ding; we'll get it straightened out. 

 https://wgfd.wyo.gov/News/Public-input-sought-on-plan-to-combat-invasive-mus  CHEYENNE  -  Flaming Gorge boaters and recreationalists; the Wyoming Game and Fish Department needs your input. Game and Fish is finalizing a plan that will guide actions in the event that aquatic invasive species — like zebra and quagga mussels — are discovered at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. If mussels are ever discovered at the Gorge, there will be changes that impact boaters and other recreationalists in an effort to prevent their further spread throughout Wyoming and the nation.  Game and Fish is asking anyone who boats, fishes or spends time enjoying the water at Flaming Gorge to  take time to review the draft rapid response plan and provide input  on the implementation through a short feedback form. Anyone can submit feedback until March 1. The response plan will only go into effect if invasive mussels are detected. “Wyoming has been working hard for over a decade to keep...

 For those of you that like to brag about your boat motor, saying mines bigger than yours is in an effort to boost your manhood try and make others feel, well, a bit lacking, it doesn't work. Your brain might get a little massage and endorphins might flow a little and make you feel good. If you're that kinda guy maybe you should buy a few of these and be at the top of the heap eh?  You might need a bigger boat to put them on but then again maybe not, just get one for the bragging rights and put it on that old boat of yours. The entire article, with videos and pictures can be seen here.  Mercury Introduces V12 600hp Outboard | Boating Magazine New outboard said to redefine performance. By  Kevin Falvey 12 hours ago BoatingLab Director, Randy Vance, and myself, had the opportunity to run Mercury Marine’s new 600-hp, V12 Verado outboard aboard a test fleet of six different boats at the fabled Lake X test center. These ranged from a 40-foot bowrider to a 46-foot center c...

 Rumor has it that Norm Engelbrecht landed a monstrously obese rainbow Tuesday after I abandoned him on a cold, wind-blasted lake in Southern Wyoming. Then again, another rumor has it that Tom and Sheila Miller ate all the proof. 

 Guess we’ll just have to wait and see what the spring brings. But for now the forests and roads up around Chambers lake are still shut down in the aftermath of the fire. I think Joe Wright is open, and so are the Red Feather lakes. If anyone’s been up there nosing around, and has something to add, let us know. Here’s a link to the Forest Service closure link. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd868364.pdf

Ice conditions have gotten pretty treacherous on local ponds and lakes, fishing fans.  St. Vrain State Park reports all its water to be treacherous, and there is open water all around here. Still, I saw a handful of anglers and a hut way out in the middle of Boyd Wednesday. I'm notoriously irresponsible, but even I won't give that a try right now.   Any thoughts on alternatives? It's cold and windy right now, but I'm thinking it's nearly time to get back to the Red Feather lakes or southern Wyoming. West had a good 7 or 8 inches last week, and was fishing well; and Hattie had a good foot of ice the other day between Norm and wet stuff.  Anyone been to Bellaire, up near Dowdy? It's traditionally a nice little, fishable pond, but I think you have to hike back a half mile or so from where the road is closed for winter. The road in that far had been closed while they cleaned up fire damage, but I believe that work's been done. Talk, people. send me a note at fi...

  FEBRUARY 2, 2021 0 https://thefishingwire.com/two-more-fly-fishing-shows-canceled-denver-still-on-track/ SOMERSET, Penn. – Alameda County Fairgrounds – site of the Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show – has been designated a COVID-19 vaccine distribution center, ending any hope for 2021 while restrictive government attendance mandates forced the cancellation of the Lancaster, Penn. show,  announced Ben Furimsky, president and CEO. The Denver Fly Fishing show is still on track for April 30-May 2, confirmed Furimsky. In addition to becoming a vaccine distribution center, emergency medical services will take over all of the Alameda County Fairgrounds’ primary buildings and the main paved parking lot with an end date of July 4, it was announced. In Pennsylvania, regulations will only permit 463 attendees in the Lancaster Convention Center.  The Lancaster Fly Fishing Show attracts far more than that together with exhibitors, show staff and presenters, according to Furimsky.  “We...

  More than 60 anglers rescued after ice detaches from Wisconsin shoreline (msn.com)   Dozens of anglers left trapped after three different ice floes became detached from the Wisconsin shoreline have been rescued. © Provided by New York Daily News Coast Guard helicopters perform rescue recreation performance According to a statement from the Coast Guard, a large chunk of ice broke free Thursday around 9 a.m. near the mouth of Sturgeon Bay, which opens into Green Bay. Before noon, first responders had rescued about 20 people near Sherwood Point, while reports indicated there another 25 people still needed assistance near Little Harbor, WPR reported. A total of 66 ice fishermen were rescued, none of who were seriously injured. The Door County Sheriff’s Office said that the anglers got stuck in Green Bay “due to pressure cracks that had opened between their location and the shoreline.” Authorities added that they were whisked to safety just before the area was slamm...