Loveland Fishing Club Blog

Calendar of Events July 28                  Boat Day at Boyd Lake   - call your boat partner to see when to be at the boat dock July 29                  7:00 AM               - Friday LFC Breakfast at Perkins on West Eisenhower. Aug 5                     7:00 AM               - Friday LFC Breakfast at Perkins on West Eisenhower. Aug 12                  7:00 AM                - Friday LFC Breakfast at Perkins ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is announcing an emergency public fish salvage at Jumbo (Julesburg) Reservoir effective immediately (Monday, July 25). Due to high irrigation demand created by severe drought, the water level in Jumbo Reservoir is expected to decline to a point that will likely result in a loss of the entire fishery resource. Water levels are expected to be below the boat ramp in early August, which would eliminate access for trailer-launched boats in the lake, which is more than 1,500 acres at full pool. The public salvage in the Logan County reservoir is being announced in order to optimize use of the fishery resource as outlined: -- The emergency fish salvage is permitted only at Jumbo (Julesburg) Reservoir from sunrise to one half hour after sunset. -- All anglers must have a valid Colorado fishing license in accordance with state statutes. -- No commercial angling is allowed. -- Current size, bag, and possession limits for all species are suspended for Jumbo (Julesburg)...

 If you've not already done so, please let John Gwinnup know ASAP if you'll be attending this year's picnic at Fairgrounds Park. John can be reached at 970-231-5448. Tell him how many will be coming, and whether they want barbecue chicken or beef brisket. He needs to know how many people will attend to arrange for the catered event with Dickies Barbecue. So far, 80 people are signed up, but we typically have a hundred or more participate. Plans include one of the biggest raffles of the year.  The picnic  will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16 at  Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland, with food served at 3.  Scene from the 10th anniversary picnic back in 2013.

One of the most popular events on the  Loveland Fishing Club Calendar - the August meeting that basically involves a free catered barbecue - will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16 at  Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland.  The event begins at 2 p.m., with food served at 3. There's no cost to club members and a $5 charge for non-member spouses. In order for organizers to estimate the amount of food needed, members MUST notify John Gwinnup, if you've not already done so, call  John at  970-231-5448. The picnic will be catered by Dickies Barbecue, including beef brisket and chicken, dessert, drinks, etc. John also hosts one of our biggest raffles of the year, so bring lots of cash. . August 16th.  Starts at 2pm eat at 3. No cost to club members.$5.00 for non member spouse.