The North Fork has delivered exceptional fishing conditions throughout the summer at Boxwood Gulch Ranch and Long Meadow, with cold water temperatures and stable, consistent flows ranging from 150–400 CFS all season long. Our guides continue to report outstanding bug activity, healthy and aggressive trout, and impressive rainbow trout measuring […]
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The big fish of Boxwood Gulch Ranch and Long Meadow Ranch have thoroughly enjoyed the unusually mild winter along the North Fork South Platte. The Roberts Tunnel is flowing, the river is ice-free, and we are open for the 2026 angling season. During our first trips of the year, anglers […]
Our guides and guests are looking forward to another terrific season on the North Fork South Platte. Many dates have already sold out, including opening day on May 29th. Visit the reservation calendar to view openings and outfitter contact information. We anticipate another incredible season of epic fish and […]
With adequate flows from the Roberts Tunnel and a return to angler friendly forecasts, Boxwood Gulch Ranch has re-opened for February fishing! Enjoy premier guided fly fishing and a first class Colorado adventure this winter. Skip the traffic along Interstate 70, and enjoy the short hour’s drive from Denver to Boxwood […]
Boxwood Gulch and Long Meadow Ranch are open! Both properties opened at the end of May after a long winter and cold spring. Flows are right, the hills are green, and the fishing is on! Bring your family, friends or colleagues to Boxwood or Long Meadow and enjoy the finest […]
After a long, cold early spring flows are rising along the North Fork South Platte to levels needed for quality fishing. We’ve been monitoring temperatures as well as stream flow gauges and have set May 30 as “Opening Day” at Boxwood Gulch and Long Meadow Ranch. We appreciate everyone’s patience […]
In early November, Denver Water made a surprise change and dramatically reduced flows from the Roberts Tunnel. This water is necessary for our “MVP” bows (like the one pictured, landed on the day before the flows dropped) and all the fish in the river to thrive. As a result of […]
Denver Water turned on Roberts Tunnel and we have 200 cfs of Dillon Reservoir water. The fish are loving it and so are the anglers. We reopened on Thursday, July 20. Check out the beautiful fish that were landed.
Effective 07-10-23 both Boxwood and Long Meadow will be closed due to poor water quality. We don’t know how long the closure will last. We will reopen for fishing as soon as we have some water from Roberts Tunnel. Thank you for your support
We will have good flows thru December, maybe longer. Denver Water says they plan on running water through Roberts Tunnel at least through December . Boxwood will stay open as long as we have good water. Set your sights on a 26-28 inch trophy, the fishing/catching will be great and […]