BROWNS LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Browns Lake


April 24, 2024

Browns Lake is located in the San Isabel National Forest in Colorado, USA. This high-altitude lake is known for its abundance of brown trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout. Anglers can use both fly-fishing and spinning gear to catch these fish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using small flies and lures to mimic the insects present in the lake. The best time to visit is in the summer months from June to August, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Rich Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Frozen Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Kelp Bass

Cheesman Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Jefferson Lake

Apache Trout • Northern Pike

Beartrack Lakes

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Gibson Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Tarryall Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Montgomery Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Pine Valley Ranch Pond

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

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
HEADWATERS OF NORTH, MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS TO CONFLUENCE OF SOUTH FORK WITH ENCAMPMENT RIVER
Upper Yampa Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain 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

                                                       

Medicine Bow National Forest

Undine Park

Wilderness Savage Run

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Cinnabar Park

Curt Gowdy State Park

Flume Creek Park

Laprell Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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 ...
GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
ALPINE VISITOR CENTER
The Alpine Visitor Center is a popular point of interest located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The center sits at an elevation of 11,796 feet and offers breathtaking panoramic ...
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 ...
OSPREY VIEWING SITE
SUNSET FISHING ACCESS
Sunset Fishing Access is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts and hikers in the Colorado headwaters watershed. Located near the town of Kremmling, the access point provides easy entry to ...
POWERS FISHING ACCESS
The Powers Fishing Access is a popular destination for anglers in the Colorado headwaters watershed. Located near Granby, Colorado, the access point provides entry to the Colorado River where visitors ...
FALL RIVER VISITOR CENTER
The Fall River Visitor Center in Colorado is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located in Rocky Mountain National Park, the center offers a wealth of ...
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 ...

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