Water's warming; Rick's catching bass
This chunky largemouth was one of several nice fish falling to Rick Golz and his annoying nightcrawler technique recently at Colorado Youth Outdoors.
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A fine but chilly outing at Rivers Edge
Sixteen determined anglers turned out Thursday for a chilly day at the ponds of Rivers Edge Natural Area, bolstered by hot coffee, pastries and good company. It should be a good bit warmer for next month's Rivers Edge gathering, on Thursday April 17th, two days after the general meeting. Tom Canchola landed this fat 15-inch largemouth on a Gulp minnow under a small float. Others tried the new dock on Bass Pond and other points around Bass, Sandpiper and Dragonfly. Photos by Darrell Knight
Getting ready for the May 17th Loveland Kids Fishing Derby
Here's the flyer that will be used to inform families about this year's derby. Please share the information with friends and family - anyone who might want to participate in this popular annual event. 2025 Loveland Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, May 17th 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Lake Park Duck Pond. Open to kids up to age 15 A free Loveland tradition for decades! The Loveland Fishing CLub offers prizes for largest and smallest trout, and raffles giving all kids a chance to win fishing gear . Colorado Parks and Wildlife stocks the pond with catchable trout. Colorado Youth Outdoors teaches kids to clean and cook their catch Loveland Kiwanis clubs provide family-priced food and drink. Registration is free; to qualify for raffle prizes, kids should register before starting to fish at the Fishing Club’s booth in the high school parking lot east of Duck Pond or at the shelter on the west side of the pond.
Who is the best angler in Northern Colorado? Here's the generic answer
By Bill Prater Newcomers to the Loveland Fishing Club often ask, “Who is the best angler in these parts?” Even when my name doesn’t come up, there is considerable debate over what even constitutes “best.” This is a subject more divisive than the best way to skin a catfish. Nonetheless , we are prepared to answer. The problem is, this sport is infested with narrow-minded anglers dedicated to one darned species or another: bass, trout, walleye, bluegill, carp. But the truth is, there is neither a single best sportfish nor a single best way to catch them. Dave, Barb, George, Kathleen, John may tell you something different, based on their angling skills of choice. But the Honest to Abe truth is: You can catch a hell of a lot more fish if you drastically downsize your gear and stop worrying about which species or size of fish should be encouraged to take a bite of your worm. There is a related truth you may not be prepared for: You really oughta just appreciate whatever kin...