Best fishing near Estes Park
49 fishing spots · 49 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Estes Park, 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 49 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
F⛰
#1
Fern Lake - RMNP
Fair
5.8 mi away
· Water 49°F · a touch cool· Air quality / smoke advisory· Clear water · 1 FNU
Fern Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park is a popular fishing spot among anglers. The lake is home to rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, and splake. Visitors can also…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
D⛰
#2
Dream Lake - RMNP
6.5 mi away
Dream Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) in Colorado, USA. It is home to rainbow trout, brook trout, and cutthroat trout. Nearby…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
F⛰
#3
Frigid Lake
12.7 mi away
Frigid Lake is a popular fishing area located in Colorado, USA. The lake is well-known for its abundance of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
T⛰
#4
Ten Lake Park - RMNP
14.0 mi away
The Ten Lake Park in Rocky Mountain National Park is a popular fishing spot. The area is known for its abundance of cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. Fishing…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
L⛰
#5
Long Draw #3 Fishing Site
Good
13.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
Long Draw #3 Fishing Site is a popular destination for anglers seeking a variety of fish species in Colorado, USA. This fishing area is located in the Roosevelt National Forest…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
O⛰
#6
Odessa Lake - RMNP
6.4 mi away
Odessa Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including brook trout, rainbow trout…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
S⛰
#7
Sky Pond - RMNP
8.6 mi away
Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a unique fishing experience for anglers. It is home to cutthroat trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout. Nearby activities include…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
L⛰
#8
Lake Solitude - RMNP
10.4 mi away
Lake Solitude is a small, scenic alpine lake located in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species such as cutthroat trout, brook…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
L⛰
#9
Long Draw #2 Fishing Site
Good
13.5 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
Long Draw #2 Fishing Site is located in Colorado, USA and is a popular fishing spot among anglers. The area is known for its scenic views and abundant fish species. The prevalent…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
C⛰
#10
Comanche Lake
Good
14.5 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
Comanche Lake is situated in the San Luis Valley in South-Central Colorado, USA. The lake is known for its abundance of Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Cutthroat trout, and Kokanee…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
L⛰
#11
Long Draw #1 Fishing site
Good
13.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
Long Draw #1 Fishing Site is a popular fishing area located in Colorado, USA. This site is ideal for catching a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brook trout, and…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
C⛰
#12
Comanche Reservoir
Good
14.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
Comanche Reservoir is located in southern Colorado and is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
L⛰
#13
Lily Lake - RMNP
Fair
5.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms · 73°F · 8 mph wind
Lily Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to cutthroat trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout. Nearby activities include…
Why 43: live conditions (fair)
43Rated
F⛰
#14
Fay Lake
Good
5.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
Fay Lake is a popular fishing area located in Colorado, USA. The lake is home to various fish species, including rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
Y⛰
#15
Ypsilon Lake - RMNP
Good
5.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
Ypsilon Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The lake is home to various species of trout, including rainbow, cutthroat, brook, and…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
Fishing near Estes Park
The Estes Park area has 49 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 Estes Park
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.