BRAINARD LAKE - IPWA

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Brainard Lake - Ipwa


April 19, 2024

Brainard Lake Recreation Area is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA. The area is home to species such as rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using small lures and bait in the early morning or late evening. The best time to visit is from June to September when temperatures range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Pine Valley Ranch Pond

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Eleven Mile Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Northern Pike

Tarryall Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Cheesman Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

South Platte River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Antero Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
ROARING FORK (WEST SECTION LINE SEC 28 T9N, R82W); RED CANYON (NW1/4 SEC 5, T8N, R82W) TO EAST SECTION LINE SEC 34, T9N, R82W
North Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SEC LINE, SEC 2, T11N, R80W TO CO/WY STATELINE
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

South Cheyenne Community Park

Curt Gowdy State Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Leo Pando Park

Converse Softball Complex

Dutcher Field

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Cinnabar Park

Holliday Park

Mylar Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
FLAT ROCKS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
DILLON DAM OVERLOOK DAY USE AREA
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
OSPREY VIEWING SITE
KENOSHA WILDLIFE VIEWING OBSERVATION SITE
SAPPHIRE POINT OVERLOOK
KAWUNEECHE VISITOR CENTER
The Kawuneeche Visitor Center is a popular point of interest located in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The center serves as a gateway to the western side of ...
BEAVER MEADOWS VISITOR CENTER
The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a must-see point of interest in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This award-winning visitor center offers informative exhibits, interactive displays, and a wide range ...
MORAINE PARK DISCOVERY CENTER
The Moraine Park Discovery Center is one of the must-visit points of interest for tourists in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This educational center offers visitors the opportunity to learn ...
GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST

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