Fishing around Denver, CO

So I found out my job is moving to Denver, Colorado and I have to make a decision within the next few months if I want to make that move. One of the factors affecting my decision is fishing! duh.

I was wondering if anyone is from Colorado or has personal experience fishing in Colorado. How's the fishing? Whats it like?

Thanks

-Dalong

If you're talking 30/40 min in and around Denver, then I'm afraid to say it's quite limited.  Sure there are a few reservoirs but they're packed on most weekends.  Fishing targets are mostly walleye & crappie for eating.  There are some lakes in the eastern plaines that hold big wipers.  In my opinion, you'll find more opportunities on the streams, rivers and lakes in the mountains.  They're full of all kinds of trout, as well as kokanee.  Check out the Lake Trout state record that was pulled out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, looks fake.

Start practicing you fly fishing technique if you haven't already, lots of Gold Medal water locations.

Traffic is starting to get awfully bad in Denver, keep that in mind when considering your job location and where you want to live. Hollar if you have specific questions.

Luke

Thanks for the info, Luke! I did a quick google search and this must be it....Amazing.

http://media.thedenverchannel.com/photo/2012/09/30/Trout-big-Don-Walker-13435987_173238_ver1.0_640_480.jpg

I do love the mountains... Sounds like I need to pick up fly fishing!

-David