Best fishing near Eckert
24 fishing spots · 24 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Eckert, 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 15 of 24 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Sweitzer Lake
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Water 65°F · a bit cool· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 75: species variety
75Top-rated
F⛰
#2
Fruitgrowers Reservoir
Marginal
2.7 mi away
· Water 65°F · a bit cool· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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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#3
Porter Reservoir #1
Fair
7.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 63: species variety
63Solid
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#4
Little Gem Reservoir
Good
12.4 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Little Gem Reservoir fishing area is located in the northeastern part of Colorado, USA. The reservoir is home to popular fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, and…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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#5
Ward Lake
Good
12.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Ward Lake is a popular fishing destination located in southwestern Colorado. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and also provides opportunities for catching brown trout…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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#6
Eggleston Lake
Good
13.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Eggleston Lake is a great fishing spot in Colorado that's known for rainbow trout, brook trout, and cutthroat trout. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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#7
Youngs Creek Reservoirs
Good
14.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Youngs Creek Reservoirs is a great fishing destination located in the Colorado high country. The reservoir is home to several species of fish such as rainbow trout, cutthroat…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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#8
South Mesa Lake
Good
14.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 70°F · 10 mph wind
South Mesa Lake is a small, man-made reservoir located just outside of Boulder, Colorado. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and channel catfish, making it a…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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#9
Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies)
Fair
8.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 50: species variety
50Solid
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#10
Carson Lake
Good
12.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 55°F · 5 mph wind
Carson Lake is a popular fishing spot located in southern Colorado. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
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#11
Deep Slough Reservoir
Good
12.4 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Deep Slough Reservoir is located in Colorado, USA. It is a popular fishing area, known for its abundant fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
A⛰
#12
Alexander Lake
Good
13.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Alexander Lake is a beautiful high-altitude lake located in Colorado, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
L⛰
#13
Lost Lake (Grand Mesa
Good
14.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 70°F · 10 mph wind
Lost Lake on Grand Mesa in Colorado is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, brook trout, and…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
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#14
Mesa Lake
Good
14.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 70°F · 10 mph wind
Mesa Lake is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA, known for its brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Fishing enthusiasts can also catch kokanee salmon and lake trout. The…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
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#15
Sunset Lake
Good
14.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 70°F · 10 mph wind
Sunset Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Colorado, USA, with a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout. Apart from fishing…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
Fishing near Eckert
The Eckert area has 24 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 Eckert
How are these fishing spots ranked?
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.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.