The Yampa River in north central Colorado is considered by some to be the best rainbow trout fishery in the state. With exceptional numbers of rainbow, brown and brook trout and a tremendous amount of aquatic insects this river can provide some of the best fishing you have ever had with a rod in hand and you can do it year round. With a length of approximately 250 miles this river provides a tremendous variety of fishing for those willing to search for it.
Though best known for the tailwater section and excellent fising found right in the town of Steamboat Springs, the Yampa also provides some of the best warm water fishing that can be found in the state. With various public acceess points along it's length from her headwaters in the Flattops Wilderness to the Green River the Yampa is definately a river to check out when in the Steamboat Springs area.
wtotf friend Dale Stevens with a massive Yampa River rainbow.
Fishing has been super on the Yampa according to our pals at the Steamboat Flyfisher. Head up to the Yampa for some great tailwater fishing below Stagecoach Reservoir while the crowds are at a minimum. Remember to plan for a long day as you'll have to either walk or bike your way in due to the elk wintering grounds in the area that close the road to the dam.
