Paul's field notes
Fishing reports you can actually fish from.
Paul fishes South Park water constantly. These reports preserve the useful parts of the day: where the fish were, what got follows, what finally got hit, and what changed when the wind moved.
Published reports
Start with the newest pattern.
June 2, 2026
Spinney Mountain Reservoir
The Buffalo Bay Hike Paid Off
Paul hiked into Buffalo Bay, found trout tight to a wind-blown bank, landed 11 trout, and watched the best bite happen within a few feet of shore.
May 2026
Antero Reservoir
Antero Draining: Where to Fish Instead in 2026
Antero Reservoir began draining in spring 2026 for dam rehabilitation. Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile are both fishing well and are the right calls for the next 1-2 seasons.
How to read them
Built around decisions, not diary entries.
Where the fish actually showed
Reports call out the bank, depth, wind angle, and pressure changes that mattered on the water.
What Paul changed first
Lure size, retrieve angle, and movement notes are kept in order so the pattern is usable later.
What to try next trip
Each report ends with a direct takeaway for the next Spinney, Eleven Mile, or Antero decision.
Need a setup before you go?
Pair the current reports with Paul's guide library for rods, lures, electronics, and fixed-line creek gear.