We are officially in the dog days of summer! The days are bright, the temperature is high and the fish are feeling the pressure. Even after the biggest of winters, the plummeting water levels, increase in water temperature and heavily pressured fish can make fishing tough. These conditions can also be very hard on the … Continue Reading »
One of the best times of the year is upon us! The record-breaking snowfall we experienced last winter is keeping our rivers cold and flowing nicely. But it’s now time to start thinking about getting into the alpine and chasing cutthroat trout. There is nothing quite like watching a big cutthroat cruising towards your fly … Continue Reading »
As Tom Petty said, “the waiting is the hardest part.” While I’m sure fly fishing wasn’t the inspiration for this song, it translates pretty well to the sentiments of fly fishermen in Colorado and the world over. This time of year is by far one of the hardest for a fly fisherman to endure. It’s … Continue Reading »
It’s that time of year again! While you may find your favorite stretch of river to be riddled with high, murky unfishable water, there is bound to be a piece of still water perfect for spring and early summer fishing within walking distance! There are many site options out there, and many species to chase. … Continue Reading »
C Lazy U fishing guide Parker Smith discusses his passion for fly fishing on the below installment of “Colorado Stories,” a series about the people, places and passion found in the great state of Colorado. Parker’s clearly excited about the Ranch’s upcoming prime fishing season; are you? Fish Head: A Colorado Story from Clear Summit … Continue Reading »
For so many anglers, both amateur and pro, there’s nothing quite like Colorado in the summertime. Colorado fly fishing is some of the best to be had. For a fly fishing vacation with exclusive access to private territory and trained guides, C Lazy U is ready with an Orvis-certified experience for all skill levels – … Continue Reading »
Ranch Blog
We don’t offer the very best dude ranch experience in Colorado just for the title, but we sure do appreciate the accolades! C Lazy U Ranch is honored to have been nominated by a panel of travel experts, for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Destination Resort — and now it’s … Continue Reading »
From the Horse's Mouth
I recently stayed at C Lazy U Ranch for a friend's wedding. This place is well taken care of, the land is pristine and the location is just gorgeous. The cabin-style rooms are really nice. Ours had a wood burning fire place and a Keurig coffee machine (I'm a bit of a coffee fanatic). The bed was SO comfortable and had thick blankets that kept me warm throughout the night.
