Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited

05/20/2026

Last night’s Speaker Series meeting was absolutely epic!

Justin crushed it with an outstanding breakdown of Trout Spey tactics, gear, and techniques, while Mike led a serious fly tying demo featuring some deadly soft hackles and intruder-style patterns. Huge thank you to both gentlemen for an incredible night of fishing knowledge and stoke!

Missed the meeting? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Head over to our YouTube channel and catch the full livestream waiting for you there, my friend! 🎣🔥

05/18/2026

Tuesday night is going to be an all-out TROUT SPEY throwdown!
We’re fired up to welcome Justin to the house for an epic presentation dedicated entirely to the art, tactics, and adrenaline of TROUT SPEY fishing. Whether you’re already swinging flies or just curious about the two-handed game, this is a meeting you do NOT want to miss.
And before the main event kicks off, Mike will be at the tying table serving up a killer pre-meeting demo featuring soft hackles and intruder-style patterns built specifically for trout spey action. Come early, grab a drink, talk fishing, and watch some serious fish-catching bugs come to life.
Big casts. Tight swings. Violent eats.
Tuesday night is going to be pure trout spey fire. 🔥🎣
📍 Lone Tree Brewing
🎣 Fly tying with Mike starts at 6:00 PM
🎤 Justin takes the mic at 6:30 PM

05/11/2026

The Cutthroat Chapter proudly served as a volunteer sponsor for the City of Englewood’s Fins and Feathers event on Saturday, May 9, at Centennial Park.

At the CCTU booth, kids and parents had the opportunity to study live macroinvertebrates and learn the fundamentals of forming a fly-casting loop. Participants also enjoyed testing their fishing skills during the fishing derby and exploring the area on a guided nature walk along the water.

The event welcomed more than 50 attendees and featured participation from the City of Englewood, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and other community partners, making for a fun and educational day outdoors for everyone involved.

05/02/2026

In response to the Parks and Wildlife Commission’s (Commission) direction to initiate rulemaking on a citizen petition related to commercial fur sales, the Division is seeking public input to inform an issue paper (regulatory proposal) that will be presented to the Commission at their July 16-17, 2026 meeting. Public input will be accepted by the Division from April 7, 2026 through May 3, 2026.

Please complete the comment form on the page below to have your voice heard.

https://engagecpw.org/commercial-fur-sales

In response to the Parks and Wildlife Commission’s (Commission) direction to initiate rulemaking on a citizen petition related to commercial fur sales, the Division is seeking public input to inform an issue paper (regulatory proposal) that will be presented to the

04/29/2026

Due to inclement weather, this month’s Moving Waters trip to the Eagle River has been canceled.

Please stay tuned for updates, and be sure to check our calendar and sign up for the newsletter to stay informed about all CCTU activities.

04/28/2026

Fly Fusion’s Trout Tour was a huge success thanks to Orvis Park Meadows and so many fans that came out to join the fun.

The films were just the thing needed to pump up the excitement for this year's fishing. There were films with stories about big trout (and one mythical creature), food, beverages, and friends. All the good things! The raffle benefitting our chapter capped it all off with great prizes.

Thanks again to the Orvis Park Meadows team of dedicated professionals that keep us outfitted and ready to get out there!

04/27/2026

Our annual Earth Day Volunteer Project of 2026 was held on Saturday, April 25th hosted by City of Lakewood at Bear Creek Greenbelt Park. This year the weather started out chilly but then turned out perfect to support Earth Day activities along with the Lakewood community of over 100 volunteers strong. CCTU helped sponsor the event with a generous donation to purchase the native trees and plants that were planted by the community volunteers that morning. Volunteers planted over 1,000 plants including 44 native trees, 75 large shrubs and over 800 sedge, rush and grass plants along Bear Creek riparian areas and adjacent park lakes and wetlands. Afterward, volunteers were treated to a catered lunch from Moe’s Original BBQ at the shelter.

Our Chapter volunteers planted rooted willow cuttings and native plants including box elder, other willow species, various shrubs along with numerous grass plugs at two (2) riparian sites along Bear Creek.

CCTU would like to thank the Chapter and family members that came out to volunteer with the Lakewood community for their hard work at Bear Creek to accomplish this annual project.

04/23/2026

🎣 Fish with CCTU — April 24th!
Looking for a fun, easy way to get on the water? Join the Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited for a family-friendly afternoon of fishing at Lake Lehow!

📅 April 24 | 3:00–6:00 PM

Perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike—no pressure, just good fishing and great company.

🌊 Private, stocked lake — no fishing license required
🎯 Catch & release only
👨‍🏫 Coaching available (casting, catching, releasing)
🏞️ Shore fishing — no waders needed

Bring your own gear: rod, barbless hooks, and flies (no live bait)

🚨 Sign-up required — hit the link in bio or visit our homepage to register and see all upcoming events.

Grab a rod, bring the family, and come fish with us! 👊

04/23/2026

🌎🎣 Earth Day with CCTU — Get Your Hands Dirty for a Great Cause!

The Cutthroat Chapter is teaming up with the City of Lakewood Parks for their annual Earth Day Volunteer Event—and we’d love to see you there!

📅 Saturday, April 25 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Bear Creek Greenbelt Park (2800 S. Estes St, Lakewood)

CCTU is proud to support this event with a donation for trees and native plants—and now we need you to help bring it to life.

🌱 Plant trees and native vegetation
🌿 Remove noxious weeds
💧 Stabilize eroding streambanks along Bear Creek

This is what we’re all about: Conserving, Protecting, and Restoring our coldwater fisheries and watersheds—right here in our own backyard.

🥪 Bonus: Lunch is provided!

👉 RSVP to Jim Sewell, CCTU Conservation Chair: [email protected]
Come out, give back, and make a real impact this Earth Day. 👊

04/23/2026

🎬🎣 Join CCTU for a Night of Trout, Film, and Community!

Fly Fusion’s Trout Tour is back—and it’s bigger, better, and absolutely can’t-miss.

Thursday, April 23 | 6:00 PM
Orvis – Park Meadows (Lone Tree)

Presented by Scientific Anglers and Orvis, alongside the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, this epic night brings together monster trout, jaw-dropping cinematography, and stories that fuel our obsession with the water.
This year also shines a spotlight on Fly Fishing Collaborative and their mission to Fish Well. Do Good.—using fly fishing as a force for positive change.
With support from brands like Airlite, Water Master, Revel, Abel Reels, and Trout Unlimited, this tour is a full-on celebration of our sport and community.

🎥 Big fish. Big stories. Big night.
Don’t miss it—come hang with CCTU and enjoy the show!