Best Rainbow Trout Podcasts (2025)

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Ute Pass Elementary starts rainbow trout circle of life at Fountain Creek in Fields park 4:29

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14d ago4:29

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Students at Ute Pass Elementary in Cascade got to watch the trout grow from the tiny, fragile "fry" life-stage to being big enough to release into the wild.

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Inside the complex investigation at a mortuary co-owned by the former Pueblo County coroner 6:34

8h ago6:34

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New CBI director updates the challenges of identifying decomposing bodies.

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Mahi-mahi (Dolphinfish) 38:48

5d ago38:48

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Per listener request, get to know the fish so nice they named it twice! In this episode you'll learn about their fascinating coloration and behavior, fishing and underwater viewing strategies, and how to contribute to our collective understanding of the movements and lives of these fish by participating in one of the world's largest fishermen-drive…

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River Chub Rockstar! 37:41

1d ago37:41

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Meet a rockstar of a fish who develops a big pink head adorned with tubercles during the spawning season. Not only that, it moves thousands of rocks into spawning mounds that benefit all kinds of other fish! This species and other chubs in the Nocomis genus are very important indeed. Guy and Katrina dig into this fish and recent fan mail.…

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Texas' Native Guadalupe Bass! 42:08

8d ago42:08

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Meet the official state fish of Texas and the gem of central Texas: the Guadalupe Bass! Native only to the clear, groundwater-influenced streams of the Texas Hill Country, this spunky fish is an amazing catch and will absolutely tear into your light tackle and crater your topwater. "If they want to eat your fly, there's nothing you can do to get it…

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Palmer Lake special election: Voters set to decide on recalls, the future of annexations 6:58

10d ago6:58

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The special election takes place on September 9.

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Empty shelves, growing lines: Colorado food banks adjust to a decrease in supply and an increase in demand 4:44

13d ago4:44

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Food banks across Colorado are facing a perfect storm.

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Bluemask Darter! 38:50

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Get to know a fan favorite! Katrina and Guy visit with guests Bo Baxter and Derek Wheaton from Conservation Fisheries to understand the habits and history of this tiny cog and wheel in our amazing, beautiful world. You'll learn how and where to best visit with and photograph bluemask and related darters underwater...and how Conservation Fisheries r…

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Lake Sturgeon: Michigan's Story 33:08

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Get to know the lunkers of the lake that also need free-flowing rivers...Lake Sturgeon! This episode takes Katrina and Guy to Michigan where they talk with guest Ed Baker from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Delve into the history of Lake Sturgeon in Michigan, learn what makes this fish so very cool, and explore what's being done to h…

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Habitat for Humanity is building homes for public school employees in southern Colorado Springs 3:52

22d ago3:52

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A 2022 Keystone Policy Center report found that fewer than 20 percent of homes on the market are affordable for the average teacher in Colorado.

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Manitou Springs, long a local marijuana monopoly, reeling from recreational sales in Colorado Springs 2:15

1M ago2:15

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Retail marijuana sales started in Colorado Springs in April. Now, Manitou predicts its general fund to drop almost 30%.

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Alaska's Kenai River Rainbow Trout 35:05

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Head to Alaska and get to know the big, beautiful rainbow trout of the Kenai River! You'll learn tips about when and how to float and fish the river, the habits of rainbow trout and other Kenai River fish, and how your fishing license and gear purchases contribute to improved access points along the river and beyond. Our guests are Tracy Smith (St…

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Why Colorado Springs wants to delay closing its last coal plant 4:57

1M ago4:57

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The CEO of the city’s utility says closing the power plant by 2030 would threaten power reliability and increase energy bills

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A new general manager ‘steers’ the Colorado State Fair into its 153rd year 7:50

2M ago7:50

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"Opening the gates that first day and having people come in and hosting my first fair here. Having that kid eat his first corn dog or see the carnival lights for the first time, or maybe go through the petting farm and get to interact with those animals."

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Utah's Native Cutthroat Trout! 42:32

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Get to know and explore the state of Utah by discovering its amazing cutthroat trout diversity! We are joined by two guests with the Utah Department of Natural Resources: Mike Slater and Trina Hedrick. You'll learn where these fish live, why they're so cool, how to go about completing the Utah Cutthroat Trout Slam, and how your license and gear pur…

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The San Luis Peoples Market, Colorado’s oldest business, reopens after delays and unexpected challenges 2:23

2M ago2:23

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The San Luis Peoples Market was planning a grand opening celebration for August. It’ll not come in October.

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Sport Fish Restoration Act 75th 35:31

2M ago35:31

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Get to know the history behind the Sport Fish Restoration Act as we kick off a month celebrating its role (and yours) in fisheries conservation and access. Our guests are Mark Madison (a historian at our National Conservation Training Center in West Virginia) and Tom Decker (branch manager with our Office of Conservation Investment).…

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Yelloweye Rockfish / Spot Shrimp Special! 37:55

2M ago37:55

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Get to know the Yelloweye Rockfish and (bonus!) spot shrimp! This episode explores the close relationship between these two species in Prince William Sound, Alaska. You'll gain insight into their diet and reproduction, fishing tips and how-tos, and best practices to help both species continue to provide enjoyment and sustenance for years to come. O…

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Journey to the center of the 719: Avondale, Colorado 4:18

2M ago4:18

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KRCC’s Mike Procell recently took a trip to Avondale to see what life is like around the center of the 719 Area Code Universe.

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Tasting Manitou’s mineral springs 4:11

2M ago4:11

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Manitou Springs may be known for its proximity to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods but it is also home to another geologic wonder: mineral springs.

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Lifelist Fishing How-Tos! 46:22

2M ago46:22

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Katrina and Guy do a deep dive into lifelist fishing including how to start from scratch, lessons learned, tips for parents who want to set their kids up for lifelisting success, and how this fun activity can open doors to deep friendships and fish-focused vacations (the best kind!). Guy also discusses his wearable seine and Katrina catches listene…

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Herds over highways: Colorado’s largest wildlife overpass is now under construction above I-25 2:16

2M ago2:16

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Located on the interstate between Monument and Larkspur, the Greenland Wildlife Overpass aims to provide a safe passage for large animals such as deer, elk, and pronghorn over six lanes of traffic.

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Want to drill a well for your home? Some rules in Colorado might surprise you 4:56

2M ago4:56

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Tens of thousands of homes in southeastern Colorado draw water from private wells. But the state doesn't manage residential wells the way you might expect.

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Tennessee's Lovely Laurel Dace 40:54

2M ago40:54

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Get to know the Laurel Dace, a Tennessee native named for the mountain laurel that covers the streams where it lives. You'll love this handsome fish with the gold, yellow, black and tan ensemble and splash of red on their lips. This endangered Southern Appalachian fish is an emblem of a very special place and what it means to live as part of a comm…

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How one Colorado Springs intersection and a bronze monument became a crossroads for controversy 6:45

3M ago6:45

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The debate over a statue of city founder General William J. Palmer at the intersection of Platte and Nevada Avenues continues.

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Fountain Creek is ‘the poster child of the Anthropocene’: Author Jim O’Donnell on water, society and the nature of rivers 17:38

3M ago17:38

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O'Donnell had a lifelong dream of following the path of Zebulon Pike.

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Shorthead Redhorse: Fishiest Fish For All 36:02

3M ago36:02

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Get to know the beautiful Shorthead Redhorse: a far-ranging, classically shiny fish that's very accessible, tasty, and fun to catch! All while it continues to provide ecosystem services for other valued fish and wildlife. Our guests are Native Fish for Tomorrow's Olaf Nelson and Tyler Winter: two guys who are true sucker lovers willing share a weal…

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Two Colorado facilities eyed as possible ICE detention centers 3:57

3M ago3:57

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Currently unused facilities in Burlington and Walsenburg among “top priorities” for ICE expansion.

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Weather Loach! 33:52

3M ago33:52

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We've got a fascinating story for you about the discovery of nonnative Weather Loaches in Georgia! You'll want to get to know these butt-breathing, temperature tolerant fishes and the cool work being done to understand their distribution and impact. Our guests are researchers from the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural R…

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Barry Morphew indicted for murder in death of his wife, Suzanne 4:46

3M ago4:46

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The coroner ruled her death a homicide, and found evidence of tranquilizer chemicals in her remains.

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Rainbow Darter! 35:40

3M ago35:40

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Get to know the Rainbow Darter! Whether you're microfishing, snorkeling, or combining the two, this is a great first fish to start your lifelist...and life list fishing is a great way to celebrate the amazing biodiversity of fish! Cody Cromer, a native fish enthusiast, aquarium keeper, microfisherman and lifelist angler from Ohio brings his passion…

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The Fantastic Flier! 33:09

3M ago33:09

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Meet a really neat member of North America's native sunfish family: the Flier! You can find this fantastic aquaria fish and worthy ultralight target sipping midges and chasing their small fish prey in cypress swamps. You'll come away from this episode with a great understanding of and appreciation for these beautiful, underappreciated fish. Our gue…

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Southeast Snorkeling for Spotfin Chub! 31:21

4M ago31:21

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Get to know the Spotfin Chub! This beautiful, sometimes shimmery blue fish is endemic/unique to the Tennessee River basin in the Southeast United States and the only species in its genus. After listening, you'll know all about it's cool bedrock/crevice spawning habits, how the impacts of Hurricane Helene are still at play, and tips for interacting …

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Blue Catfish! 39:35

4M ago39:35

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Get to know the Blue Catfish! From their habits in big rivers like the Missouri and Mississippi to fishing opportunities in small reservoirs, we have two great guests to help dig into the details: Kurt Hentschke and Joe McMullen from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Joe is a big river specialist and manages Missouri's commercial fishing pr…

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The new Waterworks Park in Pueblo officially splashes open 2:23

4M ago2:23

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Pueblo Water spent about $11 million to turn a dangerous spot on the Arkansas River into a free, family friendly, all-levels recreation area with wading ponds, tubing areas and whitewater challenges.

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Rio Grande Silvery Minnow! 33:28

4M ago33:28

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Take a trip to the middle Rio Grande: a sandy river that, in its heyday, was "a mile wide and an inch deep" and chock full of millions of minnows. Our guests are U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists Andy Dean from our New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office and Thomas Archdeacon from our New Mexico Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office.…

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What to expect from the 17th annual Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls 5:15

4M ago5:15

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Tickets go on sale Monday, May 19 for 2025's Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls.

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Despite tariff pause, this Colorado bike company has hit the end of the trail 4:37

4M ago4:37

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“We've got a really good group ... But I can't keep paying them. There's just no way to do that.”

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Big & Beautiful Peacock Basses! 41:30

4M ago41:30

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Get to know the peacock basses! By the end of this episode you'll be familiar with the different species, their savage feeding habits and habitat preferences, and how to put that knowledge to use for fishing in South America or south Florida. Our guest, Dr. Kirk Winemiller, professor at Texas A&M University, brings a huge wealth of knowledge about …

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California Golden Trout! 33:25

5M ago33:25

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Come to the southern Sierra Nevada mountains with Katrina and Guy to learn about the fish that some consider the most beautiful of all trouts: the California Golden Trout. You might also like these trout episodes: S5:E9 Greenback Cutthroat Trout S4:E45 Redband Trout S4:E42 Apache Trout S4:E10 Mexico's Native Trout S1:E49 Bull Trout S1:E35 Gila Trou…

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Guzmán Beautiful Shiner & Chihuahua Chub! 32:55

5M ago32:55

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We've got two fish, four guests, and one closed basin for you this week! Get to know a couple of New Mexico's special fishes and the place they call home. Our guests are Jill Wick with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Serena Kucera with our NM Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, Robert Prather with our NM Ecological Services Field Off…

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UFO Watchtower in the San Luis Valley famous for a horse skeleton and vortexes celebrates 25 years of aliens 5:13

5M ago5:13

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An Anniversary Celebration for Memorial Day weekend will be a good time for first contact.

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Progress on a 70-year-old promise to pipe clean drinking water to southeastern Colorado 8:51

5M ago8:51

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A billion-dollar project to build a pipeline snakes its way east from near Pueblo toward Lamar. It's the Arkansas Valley Conduit.

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The Most Underestimated Least Chub! 34:12

5M ago34:12

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It may not be the "most" chub, but this unique native fish has a lot to offer! Kaitlyn Purington and Chance Broderius from the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources offer a state perspective on the public value of the very cool Least Chub. Like chubs? You might like these episodes: S3:E51 Bonytail Chub S2:E7 Bluehead C…

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Florida's Remarkable Opossum Pipefish! 45:34

5M ago45:34

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Granddaddy Opossum Pipefish rolls in wearing burnt sienna and looking like a wet stick. Time to go explore Florida and get to know this remarkable native fish! Fish Biologist Eddie Perri with our Peninsular Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office is going to get you pumped about this straightened-out seahorse relative, the Opossum Pipefish. R…

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Honoring the labor and legacy of Black women: Chloé Duplessis brings “Twelve Tablecloths” to Trinidad 23:47

5M ago23:47

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The installation features the stories of four Black domestic workers in Trinidad between 1890 and 1920.

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How a troll and a castle are boosting business in Teller County 4:40

6M ago4:40

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Like many Colorado mountain towns, the economies of Cripple Creek and Victor depend on visitors taking a long trip down a winding highway. A troll and castles made of ice are helping bridge a seasonal gap.

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Bullhead Catfishes! Catch All Seven Species 44:20

6M ago44:20

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Katrina and Guy dig into one of America's native catfish groups: the bullheads! Learn how to find and identify these fish, and get hyped to complete the bullhead slam for all seven species! This episode also includes a dive into the latest fanmail darter, so take a listen to hear what's on listeners' minds! You might also like these episode: S5:E6:…

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Richards Rubbish Roundup is keeping Colorado Springs clean 3:16

6M ago3:16

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Meet the group that’s picked up more than 45,000 pounds of trash in one year.

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Perspectives on water after 30 years of talking about it in the Arkansas River Basin 4:54

6M ago4:54

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Water managers and users from all over Colorado met to talk about the often contentious nature of water and to look for possible solutions to longstanding, reoccurring and often vexing questions about the precious resource.