Don't Miss Out!
PPF 2026 Auction Sat, April 11th
The auction is over and was a resounding success!
After paying all the outfitters, credit card fees, etc the final profit for the 2026 auction covered our 2025 operating expenses, which includes: community service donations, banquet, picnic, meeting expenses, computer program fees, insurance, etc., and a $325 donation to Project Healing Waters!
Excellent Job Everyone!
We are helping the community, providing for our membership, and having fun and expanding into new fishing adventures.
Upcoming Meetings
May 4, 2026: Ken Iwamasa – Ken is an accomplished college professor, author, guide, instructor, artist, fly designer, and of course, fly fisherman. He will talk about some favorite flies and waters.
Our meetings are held at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) building at 4255 Sinton Rd., Colorado Springs, 80907. Meetings start with social time at 6:30pm and the actual meeting starting at 7:00pm.
Upcoming Trips - 2026
May 1-3 – Deweese Reservoir (Overnight Trip)
We’re planning a weekend outing to Lake DeWeese near Westcliffe from May 1st through Sunday, May 3rd
- Departure: Mid-morning Friday
- Return: Mid-morning Sunday
- Camping: Dispersed camping on the west side of the lake (County Road 220)
Bring your camper or tent and be prepared for possibly a fire ban in the area.
Fishing opportunities include:
- Lake DeWeese: Trout, tiger muskie, and smallmouth bass
- Nearby Waters: Grape Creek and the Arkansas River
May 20 – Spinney Reservoir (Stillwater Trip)
Join us on Wednesday, May 20th for a Stillwater outing at Spinney Reservoir for Monster Trout.
- Fishing: Shore fishing and hand-launched boats
- Meeting Location: Parking lot near the second bathroom on the right after entering the park
This is a great opportunity to target quality fish in one of Colorado’s premier Stillwater fisheries.
June 17 – North Catamount Reservoir (Day Trip)
We’ll head up the pass on Wednesday, June 17th to fish North Catamount Reservoir.
- Fishing: Shore fishing
- Meeting Time & Location: 8:00 AM at the parking lot at the end of Ed Lowe Road
This high-elevation fishery offers a scenic setting and excellent early summer conditions.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our community is only as strong as its volunteers, and we have several chances to help out this spring:
- May 12th: (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)We need volunteers for the D-49 Adapted Athletics fishing event for special needs children. This is an incredibly rewarding day at Homestead Park. Please contact Kevin Thomason to sign up.
- May 14th: TU is also hosting a fly-fishing class in Green Mountain Falls for the Ute Pass Elementary school and needs experienced hands to help. You can sign up directly on the TU Website or contact me for more details.
The Pikes Peak Chapter of Trout Unlimited (PPCTU) is holding their annual replanting of willows on the Dream Stream.
The PPCTU Willow Project includes 1 day of harvesting willow (May
2) at H.E.A.R.T., Badger Basin SWA and 2 days of planting 2 weeks later
(May 16 & 17) on Dream Stream. Below are the flyer and a map to the HEART location.
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