Best fishing near Coaldale

10 fishing spots · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Coaldale, 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 10 of 10 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Baldwin Lake
#1 Baldwin Lake Good
33.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 48°F · 5 mph wind
Baldwin Lake, located in Colorado, USA, is a popular fishing spot for anglers of all skill levels. The area is known for its serene beauty, clear waters, and abundant fish…
Why 60: live conditions (good)
60Solid
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Chalk Lake Fishing Site
#2 Chalk Lake Fishing Site Good
33.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 48°F · 5 mph wind
Chalk Lake Fishing Site in Colorado, USA is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is known for its abundance of rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. Fishing…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
C⛰
Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)
#3 Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)
38.6 mi away
Cottonwood Lake in Buena Vista, Colorado offers great fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow and…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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Sands Lake SWA
#4 Sands Lake SWA Good
16.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 88°F · 15 mph wind
The Sands Lake SWA fishing area is located in Southern Colorado and is known for its stocked trout fishing. The lake is home to rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
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DeWeese Reservoir
#5 DeWeese Reservoir Good
22.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 82°F · 10 mph wind
Deweese Reservoir is located in southern Colorado and offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. The reservoir is surrounded by…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)
#6 Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA) Good
18.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 88°F · 15 mph wind
The Riverside Ponds in Mt. Ouray SWA offer fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout, with occasional catches of brown trout and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking and…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
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Needle Creek Reservoir
#7 Needle Creek Reservoir Good
39.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 46°F · 5 mph wind
Needle Creek Reservoir is located in the San Juan National Forest near the town of Silverton, Colorado. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Frantz Lake SWA
#8 Frantz Lake SWA Good
17.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 88°F · 15 mph wind
Frantz Lake SWA is a secluded fishing spot in Colorado that offers anglers a chance to catch rainbow and brown trout. Popular activities nearby include hiking, camping, and…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
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O`Haver Lake
#9 O`Haver Lake Good
17.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 88°F · 15 mph wind
O'Haver Lake is located in the San Isabel National Forest, Colorado, USA. The lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout being the most common…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
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Cottonwood Lake
#10 Cottonwood Lake
38.6 mi away
Cottonwood Lake Fishing Area is located in the San Isabel National Forest in Colorado, USA. This area is known for its excellent trout fishing. The lake is stocked with rainbow…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated

Fishing near Coaldale

The Coaldale area has 10 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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