My apologies, I missed landing in your inbox last week due to some personal scheduling issues. But we’re back now, with a full edition in prep for St. Paddy’s Day and spring being on the doorstep. - Tyler

FISHING REPORT

Early spring on a Colorado trout stream is one of our favorite times. Most people are still thinking about ski season. That means the river is less crowded and more peaceful. The rivers are still in winter mode, but just barely.

Water temperatures in early March hover in the low 40s Fahrenheit, which has a major effect on the trout. Trout are cold-blooded — when the water is cold, their metabolism slows way down. They get lazy, and they don't need to eat as much.

So where are they? Slow, deep water. The long flat pools, the deep runs behind big boulders — anywhere the current slows and fish don't have to work hard to hold position. That's where they're parked.

The good news: as the sun gets higher and afternoons warm up, water temps can bump 4–6 degrees by early afternoon. That's when fish wake up and start feeding. The noon-to-3 window in March is often the best fishing of the day.

What Are They Eating?

The dominant food source right now is midges — tiny aquatic insects trout key in on all winter.

But here's what's exciting about March: it brings the first blue-winged olive hatches of the year. Blue-winged olives (BWOs) are small mayflies that hatch in cool, overcast conditions. Cloudy day, light drizzle, temps in the 40s? That's BWO weather. When they hatch, they float briefly on the surface before flying off — and trout will start rising to eat them. Seeing a trout sip a bug off the surface in March is a genuinely wonderful thing.

How to Fish to Them?

Early in the day, fish deep and slow. That means nymphing — using flies that sink below the surface and drift along the bottom where the bugs live. Drift a tiny midge or mayfly imitation through those slow, deep pools and watch your indicator (a small float on your line) for any twitch or pause that might mean a fish.

Later in the afternoon, watch for rising fish. If you see noses breaking the surface, switch to a dry fly — a tiny BWO or midge pattern fished on top. Cast upstream of a rising fish, let it drift naturally over their feeding lane, and hold your breath.

Most important: don't spook them. Cold-water trout in clear March streams are wary. Wear muted colors, move slowly, stay low, and keep your shadow off the water.

Tight lines out there!

FOOD & DRINK

Restaurant Week 2026 is in full swing across the front range until Sunday March 15th, and if you’ve been waiting for a deal to check out some local favorites, well here is your chance. Three course meals at most places, favorite dishes served up, all at a solid price. Here are a few restaurants around the Foothills that are participating:

Restaurant Week 2025 sin full swing across the Front Range through Sunday, March 15th. Three courses. Solid prices. No excuses. If you’ve been meaning to try somewhere new, or revisit an old favorite, this is a great time. Here are a few participating spots around the Foothills:

THE BRIEFING

SUNRISE 7:18 AM
SUNSET 7:03 PM

SNOW FORECAST: Next storm could be a while…

PROPERTY: A lot of white, but North Table Mountain outside your back door

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Take a breather from green beers this weekend and come on down to Scully’s Cafe in Golden this Sunday and join for some arts and crafts.

TUESDAY

Colorado Tap House, Arvada- Nomadic Fire Mobile Sauna on site, 5-9pm. Sweat it out

Dakota Ridge- JeffCo Mountain Bike Club Weekly Ride, 5:30pm. What to know

Mountain Toad Brewing, Golden- E-Bikes in Golden: Community Conversation, 5:30pm. RSVP here

Green Mountain Brewery, Lakewood- Weekly Run Club, 6pm. Run, then beers

Holidaily Brewing, Golden- Paint & Pints, 6pm. Supplies included

WEDNESDAY

Connects Workspace Red Rocks- Golden Startup Coffee, 9am. Explore

Miners Saloon, Golden- Live music Wednesdays, 6-9pm.

Intrinsic Collective, Golden- Wine, Women, & Wealth, 6:30-8pm. Connect

Buffalo Rose, Golden- Country Line Dancing Night (w/ instructions!), 7pm. Get out there

THURSDAY

Runner’s Roost, Golden- Weekly Run Club, meet at 6pm

BP Run Co, Wheat Ridge- Weekly run club, starting at 6pm. Lace ‘em up

Cactus Jack’s Saloon, Evergreen- Thank you Thursday. Locals get 10% off all day while the kitchen is open, and a great warm up for Open Mic Night 👇️ 

Cactus Jack’s Saloon, Evergreen- Almost Famous Open Mic Night, starting at 7pm

Golden High School, Golden- Ronald Rahl’s Matilda the Musical (3 nights). Tickets & Info

New Terrain Brewing, Golden- Music by the Mesa: Jake Leg, 6-9pm. Acoustic Jams 

The Woodcellar, Evergreen- Mountain Duo, 7-10pm. Two guys, Two guitars, one great show

Snowpack Pizzeria, Conifer- Comedy Night w/ Steve Gillespie, 8:30-10pm. Laughs

FRIDAY

Cheese Ranch Artisan Deli, Golden- Fondue Friday, 5pm. Yummy

Evergreen Lake House, Evergreen- Father Daughter Dance, 6-8pm. Special Evening

SATURDAY

Snowpack Taproom, Conifer- Saturday Morning Yoga, 10-11am. Flow State

New Terrain Brewing, Golden- St. Paddy’s Party, 11am-9pm. All day affair

Olde Town, Arvada- St. Patrick’s Day Festival, 12-6pm. Bagpipes

The Golden Mill, Golden- 4th Annual St. Patricks Day Celly w/ The Connelly Irish Dancers, 1pm. Green beers

Downtown Georgetown- Shamrock S’mores Quest Scavenger Hunt, 3-5pm. Mountain escape

Rise Yoga, Golden- Men’s Wellness Event, 4pm. More details

State 38 Distilling, Golden- Cocktail Class: Winter White Cosmo & Old Fashioned, 4pm. Sign up

Downtown Evergreen- Shamrocks & Shenanigans Event, 4-7pm. Have some fun

Center for the Arts, Evergreen- Clay Date: Wheel Throwing Create & Sip, 6-8pm. Register

SUNDAY

Scully’s Cafe, Golden- St. Patricks Craft Event, 10am-2pm.

Unite Fitness, Golden- Parent Run Club (w/ childcare), 10:30am. Sign up

Long Lake Park, Arvada- Yoga in the Park, 12-1pm. Enjoy the sunshine

Mountain Toad Brewing, Golden- Board Game Night, 5pm-close. Have fun

MONDAY

Golden Game Guild, Golden- Teach Me to Play Mondays, 6-9pm. Learn new games

New Terrain Brewing Co, Golden- Yoga on Tap 🧘 Yoga from 6-7pm, beers anytime. Get your ticket

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