High Plains Drifters

Walden Club Trip - August 1-4, 2024

August club trip

 

Update 7/16/24 - 

Walden, Walden, Walden it’s coming soon 
It’s coming soon so get prepared.  We had a great trip to the South Fork, so this is the next adventure.   
Things to think about:  One of our members has fished Walden mid-summer before and gave a strong 
warning.  Mosquitoes, Mosquitoes Mosquitoes.  He recommended getting a face net if you’re going to 
fish Delany’s or Lake John cuz the critters attack even on the water.  
That leads to other options.  We are staying in Walden because of the availability of lodging and vicinity 
to great water.  That being said if you’re not into the mosquitoes hatch, head up the mountain to Joe 
Wright, Lake Agnes (1 mile walk), Ranger Lakes, Michigan Creek or many of the small streams on the 
mountain. 
Other options are Big Creek Lakes, The Big Laramie at Woods Landing, (Wyoming lic. required) 
Chambers lake, Laramie River, or Long Draw reservoir. 
I will be fixing lunch one day, more to come as it gets closer. 

This trip can be a multi-day or an up and back trip for some fabulous fishing. We have decided to use Walden as a home base this year as several people recommended it last year.

Trip Captain - Rich Miles - M6111926@gmail.com

When:  August 1-4

Where are we going to fish?

Thursday afternoon and Friday: Delany Buttes, Lake John or Big Creek lakes

Saturday at Joe Wright or Long Draw, this is a long but easy day trip if you want to come for just the day.

Other options: There are several public areas for fishing streams and rivers around Walden including the Roaring Fork (Manville SWA), North Fork (Richards SWA), North Platte (Verner and Brownlee SWA's), and Michigan (Diamond J SWA). Additionally, North Gate Canyon along the North Platte.

If you are adventuresome and physically hardy North Gate Canyon is a great adventure.

There are several private waters available that you can book from North Park Anglers fly shop.

 Places to stay.

North Park Inn and suites myself and few others will be staying here.

Chambers lake campground.

Poudre River resort in Bellevue

Skyline Campground

Crags Campground

Big South campground

Aspen Glen Campground

Ranger Lake campground

Rustic trading post,  only 3 RV spots but do offer cabins and tent spots

Sportsman Lodge 10 RV spots with full hookups.

Lake John Resort,  cabins and RV spots pets are allowed.

Several VRBO’s are available in Walden

Note all these campsites and lodging require a drive to your fishing spot.  The scenery is beautiful, and you may even see a moose or two.