CPW stated that a sparse number of golden trout can be found in other Colorado lakes. The state record golden trout - weighing in at 3.75 pounds and measuring 22 1/2 inches - was caught in Kelly ...

Crusted in almonds and pan-fried. Cooked in a citrusy broth of tropical fruit. Slathered in hollandaise next to poached eggs and grits.

Trout aren’t just found in Colorado’s rivers and lakes but are also a staple across a range of restaurants in a wide variety of forms, from a simple roasted whole fish over seasonal vegetables ...

WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Native trout define the West — there are at least 59 distinct species, subspecies, and populations of native western trout. Accordingly, native trout are designated as the state ...

Tim Daniel, of Granby, Colorado, caught a 7.84-pound brook trout in Monarch Lake in May. On Friday, Daniel’s catch was recognized as a state record breaker by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).

So, in 2020 the state decided to start the Blue Mesa Lake Trout Tournament, which runs from January 1 to April 30. This was the third year for the event, and it drew 81 anglers in 2025 who tallied ...