July 20, 2026 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Extreme low flows and high water temperatures have prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to implement a full-day voluntary fishing closure on the Elk River near Steamboat Springs, effective Monday, July 20. The …
Photo courtesy of CPW/W. Lewis July 20, 2026 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Did you know Colorado’s Shiras moose is the state’s largest big game animal, with adults weighing 800-1200 pounds and standing up to 6 feet tall? Or, despite their size, moose can run …
On July 4, a controlled burn reaches the ridge above the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Leadville National Hatchery and joins the Willow Fire. USFWS and Colorado Parks and Wildlife teams were evacuating some of Colorado’s most important fish at the time. …
July 17, 2026 Critical dam safety project at Barr Lake resumes Monday BRIGHTON, Colo. —- Trails and recreation at Barr Lake State Park will be impacted as the five-year dam rehabilitation project resumes on Monday, July 20. Sections of the Lake Loop …
July 16, 2026 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Extremely low flows and high water temperatures have prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to implement voluntary fishing closures on the Colorado, Eagle, Crystal and Roaring Fork rivers beginning Friday, July 17. …
The Rio Grande is pictured at Hannah Lane west of Del Norte. Flows here are at 13% of historic average with water temperatures reaching as high as 75 degrees. CPW photos July 15, 2026 MONTE VISTA, Colo. – Low flows and high water temperatures have led …
July 14, 2026 Adult drowning victim recovered from Cherry Creek Reservoir AURORA, Colo. —- An adult male drowning victim was recovered from Cherry Creek Reservoir Tuesday evening. Around 4:50 p.m., witnesses reported seeing an inflatable raft carrying …
A gold medal waters sign is pictured above the Animas River on Sunday, July 12, 2026. John Livingston/CPW photos July 13, 2026 DURANGO, Colo. – With low water levels and water temperatures consistently rising near 71 degrees, Colorado Parks and Wildlife …
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres …
July 12, 2026 CPW and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office respond to shots fired at Cherry Creek State Park swim beach AURORA, Colo. – Around 3:30 p.m. today, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were alerted that multiple shots had been fired at the …
July 11, 2026 CPW rescues adult with life-threatening injury from Chatfield Reservoir LITTLETON, Colo. — CPW officers responded to a 911 call shortly before 4:30 p.m. today with a report of a boating accident near the dam on the southeast corner of …
July 10, 2026 Ignacio, Colo — Next week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC) will convene for a hybrid meeting in Ignacio. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Thu., July 16, and recess at 3:15 p.m. The commission will reconvene at 8 …
The Lake Fork of the Gunnison is pictured in current low-flow conditions. CPW photo July 10, 2026 GUNNISON, Colo. – Effective Friday, July 10, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will implement a voluntary fishing closure on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River as …
The survey is the only source of recreational boating data across all 50 states and provides information on safety and security on the water. DATE: July 9, 2026 DENVER - Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is asking Colorado boaters to take the United States …
Stock photo of an alpine lake in State Forest State Park. Photo credit: CPW/R. Gonzales. July 9, 2026 WALDEN, Colo. — On Monday, July 13, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will close the Michigan Ditch Trail and segments of the American Lakes Trail to …
District Wildlife Manager Kelly Crane leads a fly fishing clinic during a previous Ladies Cast, Blast and Fling event in Norwood. CPW file photo July 9, 2026 NORWOOD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host the Ladies Cast, Blast & Fling workshop …
Barr Lake State Park on July 6, 2026 July 9, 2026 Barr Lake State Park closing boat ramps Friday for 2026 season BRIGHTON, Colo. — Due to low reservoir levels, Barr Lake State Park will close the boat ramp on Friday, July 10 at 9 p.m. through the rest …
Where there’s smoke, there’s COTREX. Before your next summer adventure, check COTREX for active wildfires around the state to stay safe. DATE: July 8, 2026 DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind the Colorado outdoor community that the …
July 7, 2026 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Due to decreased fire activity and increased containment efforts, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will lift the closure for public access and downstream recreation on the Colorado River, starting at the James M. Robb- …
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region Sportspersons' Roundtable Meeting, July 21, includes discussion related to ongoing drought, fires, public access, low river flows, fish salvages and more. This photo shows Nee Noshe Reservoir, Kiowa …
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