Brown Lakes Swa
Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout and 1 more species
The Brown Lakes SWA in Colorado is a great fishing spot that offers rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips include using dry flies and nymphs for the best catch. The best time to visit is during the summer months of June through August with an average temperature of 70-80°F. Overall, this is a beautiful location with great fishing opportunities for all levels of anglers. 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.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
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Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
---|---|
Cimarron River Bl Squaw Creek | 57 cfs / 7.97 ft |
Muddy Creek At Bardine | -999 cfs / 3.71 ft |
Hubbard Creek At Highway 133 At Mouth Nr Bowie | 4 cfs / 0.40 ft |
Taylor River At Almont | 159 cfs / 3.77 ft |
Smith Fork Near Lazear | 0 cfs / 4.30 ft |
North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset | 65 cfs / 1.29 ft |
East River At Almont Co. | 121 cfs / 2.73 ft |