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Colorado Trout Unlimited Spring Rendezvous 2026 (Montrose, CO)

The annual CTU Spring Rendezvous is set for April 24, 2026 in Montrose, CO
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The annual Colorado Trout Unlimited (CTU) Spring Rendezvous membership and board meeting is April 24-26, 2026 in Montrose, CO. 
 
The 2026 Spring Rendezvous focus is Chapter Leadership, Networking, and Training and CTU Elections & Spring Board Meeting (open to everyone).
 
Full agenda is coming soon.... Here is a "sneak peak".
 

Friday, April 24, 2026:

  • 3:00 PM – Mayfly Outdoors (Ross and Abel) Tour and Gunnison Gorge Anglers (GGA) TU Chapter Restoration Tour.
  • 5:30 PM – No-Host Social Gathering: Happy Hour - Bowling, Axe Throwing, and Arcade at the Rose Bowl, 90 Rose Lane, Montrose, CO 81401
Another Evening Option on April 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM:
A Benefit for the Uncompahgre River - 10th Fly Fishing Film Tour Benefit for the Uncompahgre River hosted by RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service and Telluride Angler at the Wright Opera House in Ouray, CO.

 

Saturday, April 25, 2026:

  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  TU Leadership Training at the Ute Indian Museum, 17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose, CO 81403, with coffee, snacks, and lunch provided.
    • Topics include:
      • TU, Council, & Chapter Organization Relationships

      • Chapter Leadership Tools and Being a Stronger Volunteer Leader

      • Special presentation on Conservation Leadership by Mayfly CEO, Jeff Wagner

  • 6:00 PM –  No-Host Social Gathering: Happy Hour and Dinner (on your own) at the Shelter Distilling, 947 Mayfly Dr, Montrose, CO 81401
  • 7:30 PM –  Free film showing:  The New Fly Fisher episode, “The Story of the Uncompahgre and Fishing.” Hosted by the New Fly Fisher and Ed’s Fly Shop, also at the Shelter Distilling, 947 Mayfly Dr, Montrose, CO 81401.

Sunday, April 26, 2026:

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM  at the Ute Indian Museum, 17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose, CO 81403, with coffee and snacks provided.
    • Topics include:
      • Presidents and Past Presidents Forum

      • CTU Elections & Spring Board Meeting

 
The $25 registration cost covers Friday night bowling, Saturday/Sunday snacks and coffee, and Saturday lunch.
 

Lodging:

The Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites is holding rooms for 2026 Spring Rendezvous attendees until March 24, 2026.

Mention Colorado Trout Unlimited for the nightly rate of $179 (plus tax).

25 Tributary Street, Montrose, Colorado, 81401
Call for Reservations: 970-230-3777
 
Additionally, there are other lodging options in Montrose.
  • Quality Inn
  • Best Western
  • Black Canyon Motel
  • Riverbend RV Park (offers group rates - cabins and different kinds of campsites. It is also very close to the Ute Indian Museum)
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