Aspen Angling Co.
WOODY KIEHL · ROARING FORK VALLEY, CO
Field Notes
Dispatches from 30 years on the Roaring Fork, Colorado, Eagle, and Fryingpan rivers. Current conditions, fly recommendations, and hard-earned observations from Woody Kiehl.
Late August on the Eagle River is prime time for hunting big browns and rainbows in the Roaring Fork Valley. Woody Kiehl breaks down the best flies and float strategies to land that trophy trout of a lifetime.
It is a tough week on the Colorado River with voluntary closures due to the heat, but Woody Kiehl breaks down how to respect the water and prep for your next big float. Don't worry—the trophy trout are waiting, and we are ready when the temps drop.
The closures are officially lifted on the Roaring Fork and the fishing is heating up. Woody Kiehl breaks down how to target trophy trout in the Roaring Fork Valley right now.
Flows are sitting steady around 1,673 CFS and the water clarity is crystal clear. It is time to leave the crowds behind and hunt for trophy trout in the deep pools below Glenwood.
The closures on the Roaring Fork have finally lifted, and the fishing is heating up across the valley. Woody Kiehl breaks down why now is the perfect time to chase trophy trout.
It is late August and the heat is on, but the big browns and rainbows are still hungry if you know where to look. I am breaking down how we are landing the biggest fish in the valley right now from the drift boat.
The Fryingpan is running high and cold at 500 CFS, triggering massive hatches and aggressive feeding. Woody Kiehl breaks down why the upper river is the place to be right now for trophy rainbows and browns.
Flows on the Fryingpan are holding at a healthy 500 CFS, triggering some of the best dry fly action of the season. Grab your rod and get ready for a legendary day on the water with Aspen Angling Company.
It is August 2026 and the Eagle River is fishing better than ever if you know where to look. Grab your rod, jump in the drift boat, and let’s find those big browns hiding in the deep pockets.
It is late August and the Colorado River is sitting at a steady 1,730 CFS. Join me, Woody Kiehl, as we break down why the lower river remains a tactical game for trophy hunters right now.
It is August in the Roaring Fork Valley and the fishing is heating up. Woody Kiehl breaks down how to stick big rainbows and browns on the Fork right now.
It is August in the Roaring Fork Valley and the Colorado River is running clear and steady. Join Woody Kiehl as he breaks down the current conditions for finding those trophy trout.
Water levels on the Upper Roaring Fork are running low and clear, but the trout are still looking up for Green Drakes and PMDs. Join me for a drift boat trip through the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley to see if you can land a trophy brown.
It is mid-August and the fishing in the Roaring Fork Valley is hitting its prime. Grab your Sage fly fishing gear and get on the water with Woody Kiehl before the summer slips away.
Flows are up on the Fryingpan and the big trout are finally starting to show their true colors. It is the best time of year to test your gear and hunt for trophy rainbows and browns.
Flows are up on the Fryingpan and the big rainbows and browns are hungry. Join me, Woody Kiehl, as we dial in the best techniques for this prime summer water.
It is mid-August on the Eagle River and the fishing is heating up. Woody Kiehl breaks down the best flies and tactics for landing big browns and rainbows in the Roaring Fork Valley.
August in the Roaring Fork Valley means clear water and technical fishing. Even with lower flows, the big rainbows and browns are still looking up, especially in the evenings. Woody Kiehl shares his current strategy for success.
Don't let the August heat fool you; the Colorado River is fishing exceptionally well right now, offering clear water and a fantastic shot at some serious trophy trout. Woody Kiehl shares his strategy for landing those big browns and rainbows in this prime season.
It’s mid-August on the Roaring Fork and the water is low, clear, and demanding. If you want to put a net under some trophy trout, you better listen up.
It is prime time in the Roaring Fork Valley, and the bite is aggressive for those willing to chase trophy trout. Woody Kiehl breaks down current conditions for the Roaring Fork, Colorado, and Eagle rivers as we hit the heart of the season.
The Fryingpan is fishing lights-out right now with fresh flows bumping up from Ruedi. It’s prime time to chase trophy trout in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley.
The Fryingpan is fishing lights-out as flows tick upward. Woody Kiehl breaks down how to hunt big rainbows and browns in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley.
It is August and the heat is on, but the Eagle River is still delivering steady action if you know where to look. Join Woody Kiehl as he breaks down the tactics for chasing trophy rainbows and browns this season.
It is a tough pill to swallow, but the Colorado River is shut down for the right reasons. Woody Kiehl breaks down why respecting the river now ensures we keep chasing trophy trout for years to come.
August on the Roaring Fork means low, clear water and technical fishing for trophy trout. Follow my guide on how to navigate the current conditions for the best results this season.
It’s August 1st, and the Colorado River is telling us to stay off the water. Here is the lowdown on current closures and how Aspen Angling Company is pivoting for the season.
The Roaring Fork is running thin, clear, and demanding, but the big browns and rainbows are still on the feed if you know where to look. Woody Kiehl breaks down how to tackle the low-water technical game before the summer heat settles in.
The summer heat is on, but the big fish are still hungry if you know where to look. Join me, Woody Kiehl, as we break down the best tactics for landing trophy trout in the heart of the Rockies.
With the Fryingpan River bumped up to 200 CFS, the trophy trout are feeding hard. Woody Kiehl breaks down the hatch strategy you need to land those big rainbows and browns right now.