Big Meadows Reservoir
Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout and 2 more species
Big Meadows Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips for this area include using lures and dry flies on the surface of the water. The best time to visit is in the summer, from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Brook Trout
The brook trout is one of the most popular game fishes in northeastern North America.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Discharge |
|---|---|
| East River Bl Cement Creek Nr Crested Butte | 100 cfs / 0.86 ft |
| Ohio Creek Above Mouth Nr Gunnison | 17 cfs / 2.46 ft |
| Gunnison River Near Gunnison | 291 cfs / 1.16 ft |
| East River At Almont Co. | 121 cfs / 2.73 ft |
| Taylor River At Almont | 159 cfs / 3.77 ft |
| Lake Fork At Gateview | 44 cfs / 1.59 ft |
| Tomichi Creek At Gunnison | 90 cfs / 1.32 ft |
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