Best fishing near Empire
46 fishing spots · 46 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Empire, 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 46 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
L⛰
#1
Lake Caroline
Fair
7.2 mi away
· Water 42°F · cold· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 7 mph wind
Sorry, Lake Caroline does not exist in Colorado or anywhere in the USA. Please specify the correct location for a more accurate response.
Why 55: live conditions (fair)
55Solid
S⛰
#2
Sherwin Lake
Fair
5.8 mi away
· Water 42°F · cold for trout· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 7 mph wind
Sherwin Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Colorado, USA. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout, making it a great destination for…
Why 51: live conditions (fair)
51Solid
S⛰
#3
Slater Lake
Fair
5.9 mi away
· Water 42°F · cold for trout· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 7 mph wind
Slater Lake is a small reservoir located in northwest Colorado, known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and also features brown trout…
Why 51: live conditions (fair)
51Solid
C⛰
#4
Clayton Lake - JPWA
Good
10.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Breezy. Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms · 68°F · 24 mph wind
Clayton Lake JPWA fishing area is located in Colorado, USA. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
B⛰
#5
Bill Moore Lake
Fair
4.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 30 mph· Breezy. Patchy Smoke then Mostly Sunny · 57°F
Bill Moore Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brook trout, and…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
C⛰
#6
Chinn`s Lake
Fair
6.0 mi away
· Water 42°F · cold for trout· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 7 mph wind
Chinn's Lake is a small man-made lake located in the Arapaho National Forest in Colorado. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, making it a popular destination for fishing…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
L⛰
#7
Loch Lomond Lake
Fair
7.6 mi away
· Water 42°F · cold for trout· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 7 mph wind
I'm sorry, but there is no Loch Lomond Lake in Colorado, USA. However, there is a Loch Lomond in Scotland, which is a popular fishing destination for brown trout and pike. The…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
C⛰
#8
Central City Park Pond
Fair
13.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Patchy Smoke then Slight Chance T-storms · 82°F · 18 mph wind
Central City Park Pond is a popular fishing spot in Colorado. It is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and channel catfish. The park also offers picnic areas, playgrounds…
Why 47: live conditions (fair)
47Rated
H⛰
#9
Hassell Lake
Good
4.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 37°F · 18 mph wind
Hassell Lake in Colorado is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to various fish species like rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
G⛰
#10
Georgetown Lake
Good
5.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 44°F · 6 mph wind
Georgetown Lake in Colorado offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and arctic char. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
S⛰
#11
Shelf Lake
Good
11.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 41°F · 7 mph wind
Shelf Lake is a high-altitude fishing destination located in Colorado's Arapaho National Forest. It is known for its abundance of cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
C⛰
#12
Cone Lake
Fair
2.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 30 mph· Breezy. Patchy Smoke then Mostly Sunny · 57°F
Cone Lake is a beautiful fishing destination located in Colorado, USA. This lake is known for its abundance of fish species, including rainbow trout, brook trout, and cutthroat…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
E⛰
#13
Ethel Lake
Fair
4.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 30 mph· Breezy. Patchy Smoke then Mostly Sunny · 57°F
Ethel Lake is a small, shallow lake located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area in Colorado, USA. The lake is known for its abundant fish species, including rainbow trout…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
B⛰
#14
Byron Lake
Fair
4.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 30 mph· Breezy. Patchy Smoke then Mostly Sunny · 57°F
Byron Lake in Colorado offers fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. The area also offers hiking, camping, and bird watching activities. To…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
F⛰
#15
Fall River Reservoir
Fair
6.3 mi away
· Water 42°F · cold for trout· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 7 mph wind
The Fall River Reservoir fishing area in Colorado is a popular destination for anglers seeking trout. Rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout are abundant in the lake, and fishing is…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
Fishing near Empire
The Empire area has 46 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 Empire
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.