Brad Farwell, manager of the Roaring River Fish Hatchery, said they’re planning to stock 7,500 12-inch rainbow trout in the lake ahead of Saturday in addition to about 100 larger lunkers.

Roaring River is in great shape right now. The river is now at 96 CFS and this is really a good flow for the river. The dry ...

Greg Edster (left), president of MAKO Fly Fishers, teaches fly tying Jan. 14 2023 at Roaring River State Park. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Flip Putthoff) Lisa Spragg ties a fishing fly Jan. 14 2023 at ...

Catch and release trout fishing takes place at Roaring River State Park on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from the second Friday in November to the second Monday in February from 8 a.m ...

The fishing is the main draw, but Roaring River superintendent Mike Busekrus says the best part is the connections made on such a big day. “I love hearing the stories,” he said.

Some of the best fly fishing in the U.S. is found on quiet streams, stunningly blue waters, and roaring rivers at the base of towering mountains.

Jan. 3—It's not too late to make that New Year's resolution, is it? Good, here it comes: Put down the spinning rod, pick up the fly rod. I've been fishing Roaring River for 40 years, and usually ...

Spring fishing along the Roaring Fork, Fryingpan, and Crystal rivers offers a dynamic and rewarding experience, shaped by seasonal runoff, spawning cycles, and new conservation designations. As snow ...

Attendees can learn how to tie flies with members of the Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club and participate in trivia. At 3 p.m., there will be more fly casting instruction, as well as games.

Try the Fryingpan River or Upper Roaring Fork River for midge fly fishing in winter, or Gore Creek in Vail. There are plenty of rivers that rarely freeze over — the trick will be finding the fish.

The fishing is the main draw, but Roaring River superintendent Mike Busekrus says the best part is the connections made on such a big day. “I love hearing the stories,” he said.