With snow in the air and boats on the trailer, at Big Ed’s we have turned our attention to the upcoming winter and Ice Fishing season. People are already booking trips and, one of the most common questions we get is, “What do I wear to go Ice Fishing”? Fortunately, most of the people coming …
Stagecoach Reservoir Ice Fishing is simply on fire right now. We had two trips go out on our newest guided adventure last week and it was nonstop action. The fish quality coming through the ice is absolutely fantastic! The forage base for the Rainbow and Brown Trout keeps these fish growing and in great shape. …
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The Kokanee salmon are abundant while ice fishing on Lake Dillon. The fish are displaying that beautiful vibrant red sheen and the hook jaw which are distinctive features of these land-locked fish! These fish are sockeye salmon. Prior to spawn Kokanee display a silver shine to them, but start to turn vibrant red and green …
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11/28/17-Breckenridge Ice fishing season has nearly arrived. We’ve had a warm Fall in the high country at 9017 ft and the Dillon Reservoir is now just starting to show decent ice conditions. Open water can still be found however. The river inlets are starting to ice over. A few of the guides were out over Thanksgiving holiday …
Me and my husband Frank Had a wonderful trip fishing with Big ed’s. Breckenridge fishing was the highlight of our trip. The knowledgeable guides put my 85 year old husband on numerous Rainbow Trout. Beautiful July morning! Thanks!
Rebecca
First Colorado fishing trip, great guide and we caught rainbow trout for everyone for our dinner tonight! Great trip!
Kelli – Lafayette, la
Our guide Steven was fantastic we never fished Dillon before, it was a great experience. Caught a lot of fish including a 26″ brown trout. Extremely gracious, kind guide. Very comfortable fishing experience.
Kyle M. – Texas
