Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)
Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout and 1 more species
Cottonwood Lake in Buena Vista, Colorado offers great fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow and cutthroat trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and scenic drives. Fishing tips for Cottonwood Lake include using a variety of lures and bait, with fly fishing being a popular method. The best time to visit is during the summer months from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s. 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.
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.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Discharge |
|---|---|
| Taylor River At Almont | 159 cfs / 3.77 ft |
| East River At Almont Co. | 121 cfs / 2.73 ft |
| North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie | 13 cfs / 2.51 ft |
| Arkansas River Near Nathrop | 349 cfs / 3.92 ft |
| Fryingpan River Near Thomasville | 27 cfs / 1.76 ft |
| Ef Arkansas R At Us Hiway 24 | 18 cfs / 2.64 ft |
| Tarryall Creek At Upper Station | 8 cfs / 4.99 ft |
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