Fall 2025: The Fish Issue

Restoring What's Native

A joy for sport anglers, a boon for local economies, and a necessity for rivers, lakes and entire ecosystems, Colorado’s fish are appreciated by many and critical for all who value Colorado’s waterways. Explore how Coloradans are working to support and restore native fish populations and looking to recreation as a way to foster a love for fish, conservation and water. View a flipbook of the issue, download a PDF, or read articles below. 

Casting Toward Stewardship

by Emily Payne

Hooking kids on the fun of fishing is just the start — educational initiatives are reeling in new life-long conservationists who care about fish and the ecosystems that make angling possible. 

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Native Waters
December 2, 2025 by Elizabeth Miller
Colorado's native fish evolved to match the state's diverse landscapes and waterways. In the fact of plummeting populations, Coloradans target restoration efforts to help these fish endure.
Fish on the Move
by Caitlin Coleman
Fish need freedom to move, but barriers — from dams to dry riverbeds — can limit their range. Now, collaboration is reopening those pathways and keeping rivers and fish alive.

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