Banana Lake - Ipwa
Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass and 2 more species
Banana Lake IPWA fishing area is located in Montrose, Colorado. This area is home to various fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and smallmouth bass. The nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. For fishing, it is recommended to use lures and flies, and the best time of year to visit is from June to September when the temperature ranges from the mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit. Overall, Banana Lake IPWA fishing area is a great spot for anglers who want to experience excellent fishing in a beautiful natural setting. Get driving directions.

Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Smallmouth Bass
There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
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Eleven Mile Reservoir
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Wellington Lake
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Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir
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Tarryall Reservoir
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Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray Swa)
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Antero Reservoir
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Spinney Mountain Reservoir
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Frantz Lake Swa
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Cheesman Reservoir
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Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
---|---|
South Platte River Below Cheesman Lake | 147 cfs / 1.17 ft |
Little Laramie River Near Filmore | 671 cfs / 2.94 ft |
Ef Arkansas R At Us Hiway 24 | 18 cfs / 2.64 ft |
Pioneer Canal Near Woods | 174 cfs / 1.63 ft |
Tarryall Creek At Upper Station | 8 cfs / 4.99 ft |
Laramie R Bl Pioneer Canal Nr Woods Landing | 1,010 cfs / 3.23 ft |
S Platte R Ab 11-Mile Canyon Re | 56 cfs / 0.71 ft |