Clear Creek Reservoir
Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Cutthroat Trout
Clear Creek Reservoir is located in Chaffee County, Colorado and is a popular spot for fishing. Anglers can catch rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout in the reservoir, as well as kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. The best time to visit is in the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s. Fishing tips include using lures that mimic the natural prey of the fish and fishing in deeper areas of the reservoir. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Atlantic Salmon
The value of the Atlantic salmon both as a sport, commercial, and food fish cannot be exaggerated.
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Halfmoon Creek Near Malta | 12 cfs / 8.84 ft |
S Platte R Ab 11-Mile Canyon Re | 128 cfs / 1.18 ft |
Twin-Lakes Tunnel At E Portl | 9 cfs / 0.35 ft |
Roaring Fork River Ab Difficult C Nr Aspen | 7 cfs / 0.90 ft |
Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta | 73 cfs / 2.98 ft |
Piney River Below Piney Lake | 3 cfs / 3.07 ft |