“. . . Masterfully shows us more good local fishing than we ever imagined.” – Rocky Mountain News

You'll find some of America's best trout fishing near Colorado's largest cities. Fly Fishing Colorado's Front Range takes you to more than 55 great places to fly fish, most of them a short drive from Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs.

The South Platte, Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson rivers are just a few of the many destinations explored by this comprehensive guide. Tailwaters, wild rivers, backcountry creeks and magnificent alpine lakes – discover them all in Fly Fishing Colorado's Front Range.

The book also highlights the aquatic entotomology of Colorado Front Range trout waters. You'll learn about prevalent trout-foods, the best fly patterns, and the most productive fly-fishing techniques. In addition, Fly Fishing Colorado's Front Range offers advice on year-round fishing, gear and tackle, and other points of interest to fly anglers.

Originally published in 1999 and revised and expanded in 2005, here is the ultimate guide to fishing the myriad, historic trout waters of the Colorado Front Range.

Author: A professional writer and veteran fly-fishing guide, Todd Hosman lives near Longmont, Colorado. He is also the author of Colorado Trout Flies and Fly Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park.