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Merino, CO Fishing Trip — October

Your Merino, CO Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 42°F0.5" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

October Weather in Merino

68°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

2 Guides Near Merino

No guides are based in Merino, but these guides operate nearby.

Liarflies-Colorado Fly Fishing Adventures - Liarflies-Colorado Fly Fishing Adventures
Liarflies-Colorado Fly Fishing Adventures

Liarflies-Colorado Fly Fishing Adventures

5(41)Top Rated

Contact: Liarflies custom trout flies for fly fishing the rivers and lakes of Northern Colorado. Expert Fly-Fishing Instruction and guided trips.

Speckled Trout
Wellington, Colorado
Alaska Steelhead - Alaska Steelhead
Alaska Steelhead

Alaska Steelhead

Laporte, Colorado

Meet the crew behind Alaska Steelhead Co. and get in touch with us to plan your trip to the finest Alaska Steelhead lodge!

inshoreSteelhead
Laporte, Colorado
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Colorado Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$36.08
Non-Resident$97.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes fishing in both lakes and streams.

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Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the body of water you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific restrictions.

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