Best fishing near Austin

7 fishing spots · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Austin, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Fruitgrowers Reservoir
#1 Fruitgrowers Reservoir
2.0 mi away
The Fruitgrowers Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA, with rainbow trout, catfish, and largemouth bass being the main fish species caught. Aside from fishing…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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Sweitzer Lake
#2 Sweitzer Lake Marginal
7.3 mi away
· Water 64°F · a bit cool· Muddy · 249 FNU — blown out· Low water · fish concentrated
Sweitzer Lake is a popular fishing spot in Delta, Colorado. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish…
Why 59: live conditions (marginal)
59Solid
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Gunnison River
#3 Gunnison River Fair
7.8 mi away
· Water 68°F · a touch warm· Stained · 34 FNU· Clear · 53°F · 5 mph wind
The Gunnison River in Colorado is a popular fishing spot known for its abundance of trout, including brown, rainbow, and cutthroat. The surrounding area offers activities such as…
Why 50: live conditions (fair)
50Solid
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Porter Reservoir #1
#4 Porter Reservoir #1 Good
10.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Porter Reservoir 1 is a popular fishing spot in Colorado known for its rainbow trout, brown trout, and yellow perch. Nearby activities include hiking and camping in the San Juan…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies)
#5 Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies) Good
11.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Located in the southwestern part of Colorado, the Porter Reservoir 4 Little Davies Fishing Area offers anglers a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout, and…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Ward Creek Reservoir
#6 Ward Creek Reservoir Good
14.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 51°F · 5 mph wind
Ward Creek Reservoir is located in Montezuma County, Colorado, and is a popular fishing spot for trout, bass, and crappie. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy the scenic surroundings…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
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Confluence Lake
#7 Confluence Lake
7.3 mi away
Confluence Lake Fishing Area is located in Delta, Colorado, and is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch trout, bass, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 38: species variety
38Rated

Fishing near Austin

The Austin area has 7 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Austin

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Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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