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5280 Angler Blog & News
Welcome to the 5280 Angler blog — your trusted source for Colorado fly fishing insights. As Denver’s premier fly fishing guide service, this is a place where we share expert tips, river ramblings, and stories from the field to help you maximize your time on the water and provide some entertainment. From learning the best techniques for local rivers and reservoirs to staying current on seasonal hatches across Colorado’s Front Range and mountain streams to planning your next fly fishing adventure, our guides bring you knowledge earned on the water every day. Whether you’re planning your first guided trip or fine-tuning your approach as an experienced angler, you’ll find inspiration, instruction, and insider perspective here.
The Beauty in Every Fly Fishing Day
there are no bad days on the water, just different conditions. When sharing stream reports, blog information or video updates, our goal is not to “pass or fail” a river. Instead, we’d like to offer the observations of our professional guides in much the same way we’d share it among our own inner circle.
Fishing reports
for the South Platte system and beyond
Head Guide Jeremy Hamilton brings expert insights into water conditions, insect activity, fly selection, and effective tactics.
Late October 2025 Video Fishing Report
