COTTONWOOD LAKE (PEARL PARKWAY BOULDER)

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Cottonwood Lake (Pearl Parkway Boulder)


April 24, 2024

The Cottonwood Lake Pearl Parkway Boulder fishing area in Colorado offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using small spinners, dry flies, and live bait. The best time of year to visit is from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from 65°F to 80°F during the day and 30°F to 50°F at night.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)

Alligator Gar • Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Rosemont Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Crystal Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Quail Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Brush Hollow Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

McReynolds Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Pikeview Reservoir

Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike

Skaguay Reservoir

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

Teller Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Green Sunfish

Mason Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ADAMS COUNTY
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
EAST FORK ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas 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
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte 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
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Curt Gowdy State Park

Mylar Park

Brimmer Park

Leo Pando Park

Converse Softball Complex

Holliday Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

South Cheyenne Community Park

Dutcher Field

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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 ...
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
FLAT ROCKS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
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 ...
KENOSHA WILDLIFE VIEWING OBSERVATION SITE
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 ...
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 ...

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