Why Locals DON'T Want You to Know About This Spot (Giant Brown Trout)

I went exploring Colorado on this day and had the place to myself! I started off a bit slow, but then I found the "fishin hole" - GIANT Brown Trout on a 3-weight fly rod!
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[@GeorgeMcConnell-nq3vd]

I lived in Colorado for over 40 years. Hunting, trapping, angling and backpacking the high country. The lake in the video is not at 10,000 ft. In elevation. The flora gives all the clues. I'm going to take a guess was it Rio Grande reservoir, found west of Creed Colorado? There is a burger joint a few miles south of the turn off to the reservoir. Don't go there unless you need a 3 hour rest. Wife and I stopped there and full three hours of line to getting a very expensive 2 burgers and fries with soda pops. Also one bathroom.

[@jeromedamian5740]

What a perfect location. Just epic. Browns for days .

[@F-16_Weapons_Loader]

The biggest looked to be about 17”…but hey, exaggeration is what anglers do! 😁 Glad you had a good time on your visit here

[@FlyFishDan]

Last time I told the story this fish was nearly 25 inches!! :))

[@MountainStateAngler]

@@FlyFishDanyou know how it Dan! Us fisherman make it two inches bigger every time we tell a story. ;)

[@electrontube]

Dan is a large human being, a proper giant. Anything he holds is going to look tiny.

[@jerrypevehouse456]

Learned a lesson as a kid. Every time I saw or heard a fisherman talk about his big catch, I'd always ask him where he caught it. They always had the same reply. "Caught him right in the mouth'. Lol

[@FlyFishDan]

Lol - exactly!

[@keng9064]

Love those Colorado Browns. Elevation gets me too.

[@FlyFishDan]

They are pretty amazing for sure, it took several days for me to get used to it. Just about the time I was leaving I felt pretty good :))

[@AJ-vj3es]

Then stay out of Colorado

[@newlifelodge]

I just love how you take everything great and quiet and sell it. Way to go

[@FlyFishDan]

@@newlifelodge i’m not really sure what that even means. I can’t tell if you’re being snarky or sincere.

[@MrCaissed]

Bass fishing is what I normally do. My kids got me a saint Croix bass mojo rod last Father’s Day. I haven’t purchased a rod in years and couldn’t believe how light rods and reels have gotten, to a point of worrying I would snap it. Even the reel is carbon fiber but first time out I was with my brother I kept catching and he kept taking pictures. We were using the same bait but with different line and leaders and the cast ability of my new rod and 22 lbs of drag I smoked him. As for the rod and how I can finesse the different lures, I was shocked at the flexibility! Bass see your boat and dive. My biggest was 4 lbs even! That was a record for that lake. 30 years of fishing that lake never produced much over 2 lbs.

[@FlyFishDan]

Good stuff - thanks for sharing!

[@TroutWest]

Figured this spot out... Definitely fishin it next time through.

[@FlyFishDan]

You won’t be disappointed!

[@TroutWest]

@@FlyFishDan Doesn't look like I will be! Chunkers in there. Lots of other spots in the area too.. what a spot to live or at least own a 2nd house huh?

[@mikecarnakis6243]

Just moved to the Florissant area. What section of Colorado wete u in?

[@mikecarnakis6243]

Florisant is off the south platte river

[@teamlosi11]

Wow Dan! What a dream day Brotha!! Headed to Denver next week after a three day stint on the Green below Flaming Gorge. Might send you a DM about this gem. WoW! 🔥

[@FlyFishDan]

Lucky you!! Can’t wait to hear how it goes Joel!

[@leemowers9395]

Great adjustment to strategy. Funny how some times the biggest adjustment is between our ears. Thanks for the Video Dan. Fun Times.

[@FlyFishDan]

Well said Lee - thanks for taking the time to watch, I do appreciate it!

[@bigbriontheflysouthwestren6949]

Great stuff, I grew up there and I am not sure where that is. Definately recognize the mountain.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! It was a pretty amazing day for sure. Thanks for taking the time to watch - cheers!

[@Wahatoyas]

Makes me homesick, man I need to get back to Colorado

[@FlyFishDan]

Love Colorado :))

[@pmurphy777]

Great fish! In Colorado 22in brown is master angler size brown start measuring my friend

[@FlyFishDan]

I did not know that! The first brown was likely only 19"...but the other three were in the low twenties for sure. I will have to do that for sure!

[@jjns3991624]

20” and greater can’t be held with one hand in my experience

[@drewcollins77]

@@jjns3991624yep

[@electrontube]

@@jjns3991624 Dan's gigantic, it's going to look smaller no matter what.

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Geez those fish are tanks !! Good job !!

[@FlyFishDan]

It was a good day for sure

[@bigron8346]

That was a great day!! Thanks for sharing.

[@FlyFishDan]

Such a good day - thank you for watching Big Ron!

[@electrontube]

LOL, at 4:38 I thought you were just going to throw your rod in the water to get to your fish.

[@FlyFishDan]

I'll have to watch that again...Lol!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Bumper session well done.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! It was a great couple of hours of fishing for sure.

[@garyrafferty7625]

Incredible video. Did you film this in the Spring before runoff? ... during runoff? ... in the fall?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Gary - just before the runoff

[@allendks45]

Spinney Mountain Reservoir or Eleven Mile either way it ain't 10k feet. Lived in Woodland Park for a while.

[@davids11131113]

South Park elevation 9,948 feet

[@Jaredmk]

“Nearly” 10,000 ft is what he said

[@robertmcmanus5875]

ya neither, if you've seen the red rocks in the beginning, you'd know

[@kentfonda8245]

First time viewer, loved the tips and your excitement (who wouldn't be with those fish). Living in Colorado and just learning to fly fish (like was given some equipment, but never fly fished before), I was excited to hear about the location, to have my first time, maybe have a happy ending....lol. I guess the locals won't have to worry about their secret spot being exposed. I still subscribed and look forward to future videos.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Kent - welcome to my channel and to the sport! I don't often name the places I fish - otherwise I incur the wrath of EVERYONE online. It's more about inspiring others to discover new places on their own or local fly shops. Thank you again - Cheers!

[@glennamesquita679]

Looking forward for my next trip

[@craigkosters716]

Damn dude that place is incredible, Im heading up there this summer. Hope I get just one like those!

[@bmares41]

FISH ON! Great video , where were you fishing?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! In Colorado - a place that's now no longer accessible by the public sadly

[@taylorflyfishing3033]

That’s not quite 20” haha but I wish I got this stoked for browns that size 😂 I’ve been too spoiled crushing monsters all over Colorado since I live here. Sweet catches man!

[@FlyFishDan]

It's the camera lens that makes it look smaller ;)). Love that state of Colorado!

[@kotaumholtz5955]

@@FlyFishDanI caught a 23 inch brown trout and thats a nice fish you caught but buddy.. that’s like 15 inches lol

[@KevenStone-vb6wg]

Hello JAY, great video any way you can share the creek info...daughter is in her last year of college and just recently got hooked on fishing......................would love to put her on some good fish

[@FlyFishDan]

Hello Keven - this particular fishery is now privately owned (sadly). I would check out Anterro and Spinny Lake reservoirs, all have giant fish! Cheers!

[@MrJdawg303]

If your trying to fish a stream in South park that will be the dream stream between 11 and spiney if she is shore fishing go to 11 mile best of luck figuring them out..

[@Bright.William]

Hey Dan great video. I’m going to Colorado Springs in February and I have no clue where to fish. Any recommendations?

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! This was my first trip fishing in CO - I would check in with the local fly shops, they will point you in the right direction. Have a great trip! (jealous)

[@11B4V]

I live up in Teller County. South Platte River is your best bet. The go to spots are 11 Mile Canyon, Dream Stream or Deckers.

[@Jasper118]

Arkansas and South Platte are probably your best bet around the springs. Within an hour drive from downtown springs.

[@Midge1k]

Wow - all studs … great video

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks!

[@Midge1k]

@@FlyFishDan was the streamer articulated ?

[@FlyFishDan]

That was a black jig leach with a tungsten bead

[@Midge1k]

@@FlyFishDan nice - use something similar in Pa. on stockers as well as steelhead . Thanks

[@LetsGoFishingwithRandy]

Nice one brother. Fish on!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks 👍

[@marcialp93]

Great video.. just out of curiosity what camera amd equipment are you running? First-timer and now new subscriber..👍🏽👍🏽👊🏽

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I just use a modified GoPro chest mount equipped with a iPhone tripod mount attached. I use an iPhone 13 Pro Max filming at 4K 60fps.

[@ashliholder3581]

Do you mind if I ask where this location is in CO?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you for taking the time to watch, I do appreciate it. Some of the best places I’ve discovered is through exploration. My advice is to visit the local fly shops when in town, spend a little money and ask for some advice. That’s exactly what I did! Cheers!

[@martinludvik8361]

And Big Big Big fish. Nice work Dan.🤠🤠🤠🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks for watching!

[@DG-PNW]

Great stuff Dan! Nice looking browns

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks DG - it was a good trip indeed :))

[@billybob-mp7sc]

is this in blanca colorado?

[@shadoeamaya]

Yep my Blanca right in the background

[@themidnightrider6805]

Awesome video!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you!

[@thecuriousvida]

Nice fish bud!! I needed this after getting skunked yesterday 😩

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! Sorry to hear that! Happens to me too (skunked) :))

[@thecuriousvida]

@Playstation 3.50 It was a while ago...probably the Poudre ✌

[@medtech1a]

Great video.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks!

[@MountainStateAngler]

Awesome video Dan! There are some giant browns a few years ago I pulled a 27 incher out of there. 😊

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I hear this spot is no longer accessible (private land now?)

[@MountainStateAngler]

@@FlyFishDan it might be my friend it might be. Glad you got to experience it before it change if true. :)

[@martinludvik8361]

Nice video Dan, Colorado Is beautiful.😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗

[@rosebudd60]

I love Antero

[@IROClikethecamero]

Nice spot. I'll have to hit it up. Never knew it was there. What fly line were you using?

[@FlyFishDan]

I was using a black and tinsel jig leech

[@IROClikethecamero]

@FlyFishDan I saw you listed RIO fly line in your description but what line were you using exactly? I fish dries a lot and want to start fishing streamers/beaded leeches.

[@FlyFishDan]

@@IROClikethecamero I was using the outbound short - great for larger flies

[@IROClikethecamero]

@@FlyFishDan thanks!

[@IROClikethecamero]

@FlyFishDan Was it floating line?

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Question please…thinking about getting the Ross Colorado reel, does it free spool lightly enough for using 7-8x tippets ? Great looking browns!! Thanks!!

[@FlyFishDan]

Yes! The Ross Colorado is nice and loose for lighter tippet. Cheers!

[@RonBehr]

where in Colorado is this cool creek?

[@thenewbohemian5779]

pretty sure I see Mount Shavanno in the background, in which case, welcome to my current stomping grounds. Moved out here in October for the brown trout, and couldn't be happier. Fish on.

[@FlyFishDan]

Very cool!

[@GoneFishingNow]

Are they native fish or stocked?

[@FlyFishDan]

These guys were stocked at one point - no brown trout in the U.S. are native...some have reproduced in the wild, but they were introduced in the U.S. in 1883

[@donmelendez8224]

That lake was beautiful but the audible was a great move! My sister went to Colorado a few weeks ago and said I would love it there because of all the rivers, creeks and lakes. Thanks for another great video Dan!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Don - I thought the same thing...I gave that lake a solid try but needed to make the move. So glad I did! Colorado is a pretty amazing place for sure. Cheers!

[@bjkeeter6178]

You gotta come down to Arkansas sometime for crazy big browns

[@douglasdailey5998]

If anyone wants a big trout experience in Colorado. Go to the Rio grande river past Durango fish the river around cottonwood cove, you will catch the biggest trout of your lifetime.

[@FlyFishDan]

I'm in! :))

[@fishfoolishness4222]

That's funny, the Rio Grand river in Durango. 😂

[@douglasdailey5998]

@fishfoolishness4222 past Durango.

[@ianknox1266]

Cool underwater shots!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you Ian - much appreciated!

[@martinludvik8361]

And Fish on.🤠🤠🤠

[@pmurphy777]

You can put in to cpw for a master angler certificate and patch

[@FlyFishDan]

I didn't know those actually existed! Kinda cool!

[@DavidGomez-mj7ey]

Where was this lake at or the location

[@FlyFishDan]

Not gonna blow this spot up on the ol' KZbins...

[@NijimasuHeaven]

[Why Locals DON'T Want You to Know About This Spot (Giant Brown Trout)] >>Because of the giant tail fin seen at 07:41

[@Drew99GT]

Is this a public spot?!? I’m a CO Native, fished all of South Park my whole life and never knew about this spot! Wanna swap spots?!? I can point you to some amazing spots with little to no people! 😂 Great vid!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! It is a public spot :)) Just a well kept secret...I had to spend a ton of money at the fly shop for this little gem. Cheers and FISH-ON!!

[@FlyFishDan]

@Vaded axel one of the best things about discovering new places is in the research - thanks for watching!

[@scottkennedy7022]

The reason why you don’t recognize this spot is that it’s private AF lol. OnX would tell you otherwise Daniel

[@MountainStateAngler]

@@scottkennedy7022 Def not private below the res. public.

[@padynknapp3551]

@@MountainStateAngler Does public land usually have watering troughs on it?

[@Evriman]

I’ve been to that small creek fly, incredible spot to fish

[@jaygarcia2238]

Hey bro what’s the spot? If you don’t mind me asking

[@MountainStateAngler]

I assume the locals don’t want people to know because there is 6.6million people in Colorado and after Covid about 1million of them now are into outdoors and the lakes and rivers get over crowded with people. I don’t have a problem with it because I enjoy seeing people love it. But man people are so angry about it. Life’s good!

[@surf183]

You need to try San Juan Quality Waters down in New Mexico. Caught some monsters out of there. Best spot on the river..*if it still is. Is Texas Hole.

[@FlyFishDan]

Love to get down there one day - cheers!

[@jairiusmichael3388]

What is that rest or called

[@lourensnel7598]

I am from South Africa. Will attend the IRWA conference in Denver during June 2023. Where can I locally rent a rod and real and do some fly fishing? Kind regards. Lourens

[@FlyFishDan]

I would Google some of the local fly shops, many of them have loaner programs

[@lourensnel7598]

@@FlyFishDan Tx a million

[@martinludvik8361]

You're really lucky for these Fancy pisces,sir.👍👍👍👏👏👏😍😍😍🤠🤠🤠

[@FlyFishDan]

I do find some amazing places :))

[@populousmass]

I know exactly where this is. I always thought the reservoir was closed to fishing. There are various signs up on the county road that say no fishing. I’m curious to hear if you know something I don’t.

[@FlyFishDan]

There was some controversy about this locally - there are landowners trying to keep people out. On this day - there were no signs posted...from what I understand, there are now. Landowners must have won their case.

[@chaseberry6992]

What region of colorado is this res?

[@FlyFishDan]

High elevation area of Colorado :))

[@jackshaw7067]

Is this west of the great divide?

[@bigbriontheflysouthwestren6949]

nope, that mountain in the background is on the east slope, Arkansas river drainage

[@TroutWest]

@@bigbriontheflysouthwestren6949 soooooo Arkansas river below clear or twin?

[@bigbriontheflysouthwestren6949]

@@TroutWest just a bit down from BV

[@DewightBatt]

@@bigbriontheflysouthwestren6949 is that Buffalo Peaks

[@bigbriontheflysouthwestren6949]

No

[@martinludvik8361]

Beautiful beautiful fish Dan.😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks 👍

[@MrJCTroutman]

That reservoir can be very finicky. Good job in the creek!

[@FlyFishDan]

Must have hit it on a good day :))

[@eftheusempire]

Local here. There are no spots we dont want you to know about because were just cooler here

[@FlyFishDan]

I think we’re all under similar thinking when it comes to our home waters. I’m sure the local fly shop didn’t mind the $250 I spent while in town - silver lining for your local economy. Cheers!

[@THAREALDONJUAN]

What is this spot?😂

[@alexc1309]

what part in Colorado is this place?

[@FlyFishDan]

Up in the high country

[@bulfragg]

I live 1 mile from that exact spot right there,the way a crow flies

[@desiburciaga3843]

Where is it? Is it still accessible? My dad and I are looking for some new spots to go trout fishing.

[@bulfragg]

​@desiburciaga3843 it's a private lake in Buena Vista, just off of trout creek pass

[@desiburciaga3843]

@@bulfragg awesome thank you!

[@GamingClips06822]

Where is this?

[@FlyFishDan]

Colorado

[@GamingClips06822]

@@FlyFishDan where in Colorado mate

[@Cyndio67]

What lake is that

[@FlyFishDan]

A lake in Colorado :))

[@DudeGuy82]

What reservoir was this? Eleven Mile?

[@FlyFishDan]

I would be banned from fly fishing if I said publicly

[@sangr3042]

Love your videos. I’m from Colorado and just getting into fly fishing. Any tips from a pro?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! Love to hear that (you are just getting into fly fishing). A few tips? Invest in quality gear (you'll spend less over time), lots of practice and patience, and stick to it...it will be like riding a bike after a few months. SO MUCH FUN catching fish on a light weight fly rod setup!

[@tylermyers6382]

Right along the highway too and people don’t realize

[@2kslimey]

Jesus is amazing! What a blessed day of fishing 🙏

[@FlyFishDan]

You got that right!

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Awesome! I need to find a good spot! Thanks for bringing us along! #fishon !!!

[@FlyFishDan]

You are welcome! Talk to the guys at Upriver Fly Shop in Buena Vista - they will steer you in the right direction :))

[@timingram8953]

Love CO

[@Gnarmoshthrash]

What reservoir is this?

[@FlyFishDan]

One that shall remain unnamed - sorry about that!

[@Gnarmoshthrash]

@@FlyFishDan 😂 its all good ! Dont blame you !

[@Gnarmoshthrash]

​@@FlyFishDan i do have a idea though lol

[@drj9663]

Where in Co where you?

[@FlyFishDan]

That would bring down the wrath of all the locals if I divulged that :))

[@DewightBatt]

First reservoir appears to be Antero Reservoir (South Park). Haven't figured out the second place yet. He contradicts himself on how he located the second spot.

[@DewightBatt]

@@FlyFishDan So much BS

[@Jontfs300]

Washington compared to Colorado which one?

[@jaygarcia2238]

Hey man I’m a Colorado Springs native and was wondering if you could put me on this spot? I been trying for 2 years to catch my first brown

[@FlyFishDan]

Hello Jay - send me an email!

[@jaygarcia2238]

@@FlyFishDan right on! What’s the email ? Thanks so much!

[@paulzamora8888]

Was that Spinney or Antero?

[@FlyFishDan]

Neither - those places are great though!

[@ericstewart4732]

The size of those tails!

[@puprilla]

Go fish cheesmen dam for smallies

[@FlyFishDan]

I'll have to check that out on my next visit! Cheers!

[@jimwatts4901]

Good spot Dan ! Beautiful browns 😄👍👍

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you Jim! It was a good day indeed :))

[@1Troutguy]

Even less people, Fish Wyoming!!

[@tjay99]

Great day of fishing. Leaches and Bead-head nymphs have always worked for me in Colorado. Those are about average for where you were fishing. There are plenty of other spots in Colorado that hold fish double that size, but you can't beat being the only person on the water.

[@FlyFishDan]

Good stuff

[@lukeholloway7836]

Ain’t nun like it when a fish on

[@FlyFishDan]

Agreed!

[@paulzamora8888]

Defiantly 17 inches

[@thehotspotchannel6620]

Wish I could go on a trip with you one day, I still have not catch a fish here as yet

[@CalebThANGELman]

Can you do a video of the pros and cons of the rod carrier on your pack. It doesn’t have to be a long video. I jur can’t tell if they are worth it or just more of a pain to have. Thanks!

[@FlyFishDan]

I can certainly do that...the only con I have found is that it's tough to carry in tight spaces and low hanging trees...having the rod up like a radio tower is impossible in those cases.

[@rogerramjet7567]

Cmon man 20””?? Not quite. 😮😂

[@MrJdawg303]

Definitely not a local secret spot maybe once upon a time 40 years ago lol, locals here wont even begin to tell you the real secret gems out here, too many people moved here and destroyed some of the better waters unfortunately. 10 years ago so many spots were clean and respected now you go and find trash and all kinds of BS from a**holes.

[@christopherhill3644]

That lake is Private. 😂

[@FlyFishDan]

It is now...wasn't then

[@NookBoo]

Probably only need to say "Fish on" once in a video lol

[@FlyFishDan]

I say it a lot...but have always said it a lot...it's just what I have always said.

[@jassonco]

If you're gonna call a 16" fish a 20" fish, carry a tape measure. Point proven, fisherman are liars, especially out-of-staters.

[@FlyFishDan]

I have a measurement of my net's opening, so I have a pretty accurate gauge. On this day - I might have overestimated on the first brown, excitement has a tendency to do that. Hopefully you got something else out of this video other than the need to spread negativity. Be kind, be well and FISH-ON!

[@jacoboliver8316]

Here we go again with people from Colorado and their high horse lol Montana is better anyways

[@FlyFishDan]

@@jacoboliver8316 I suppose you can’t please everyone …Lol. Montana is pretty friggin awesome for sure. Cheers!

[@jassonco]

@@jacoboliver8316 I like your thinking, stay in your lane.

[@jaehumphrey581]

@@FlyFishDan As a Coloradian I sincerely apologize for that other jerk, hope you enjoyed our state man 🙌🏼

[@KerryGarrison]

First time watching one of your videos, it will be the last due to not telling people where it was. Pointless video without knowing where it is. Take care.

[@FlyFishDan]

Well...based on your attitude, I'm happy you have moved on from my channel. Good luck!

[@TrailTraveler]

Gatekeeping is pathetic

[@GrandPoobah007]

Please go and rep your own water :) don’t get me wrong I like your videos, but tourism is killing folks like me that just want ONE place to be alone to fish.

[@FlyFishDan]

@@GrandPoobah007 I enjoy fishing in my local waters without disclosing specific locations, I do the same when in Colorado. Living in a certain state doesn't entitle anyone to exclusive access.

[@junkerdude2927]

Too high to be Delaney buttes.

[@ericstowe8285]

Plz stop calling my home Colo-RAA-do, It's really freaking annoying... seriously

[@FlyFishDan]

🫠

[@hackled_hookset9776]

hey dan ! CO Native here ! looking for this spot would love to get your email and talk some fishing i’m a huge fan !

[@FlyFishDan]

Hello! Shoot me an email at [e-mail]. I am in Alaska currently - I'll get back to you as soon as I can!