Crystal Creek Reservoir
Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout and 2 more species
Crystal Creek Reservoir is a beautiful fishing spot located in the mountains of Colorado. The reservoir is home to various fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, camping, and picnicking in the nearby Pike National Forest. Fishing tips include using lures and flies that imitate the natural prey of the fish and fishing near inlet and outlet areas. The best time to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
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.
Northern Pike
The northern pike is a holarctic species, meaning that it occurs around the world in northern, or Arctic waters.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Discharge |
|---|---|
| Fourmile Creek Below Cripple Creek Near Victor | 9 cfs / 3.23 ft |
| Arkansas River At Parkdale | 310 cfs / 2.41 ft |
| Jimmy Camp Creek At Fountain | 1 cfs / 3.89 ft |
| Little Fountain Creek Near Fountain | 0 cfs / 4.53 ft |
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