Curtain Ponds
Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout and 1 more species
Curtain Ponds Fishing Area is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts in Colorado, USA. The area is known for its thriving populations of rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout. The nearby activities include camping, hiking, and bird-watching. Visitors can also enjoy exploring the nearby town of Gunnison. Fishing tips include using dry flies and nymphs during the day and streamers during the early morning and late evening. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with an average temperature of 75°F. 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Piney River Near State Bridge | 18 cfs / 3.12 ft |
| Clear Creek Abv West Fork Clear Creek Nr Empire Co | 16 cfs / 3.56 ft |
| Chicago Creek Blw Devils Canyon Nr Idaho Sprgs Co | -999 cfs / -1,310.72 ft |
| Leavenworth Creek @ Mouth Nr Georgetown | 3 cfs / 3.49 ft |
| Piney River Below Piney Lake | 3 cfs / 3.07 ft |
| S Clear Cr Abv Lwr Cabin Cr Res Spilwy Nr Georgtwn | 3 cfs / 0.38 ft |
| South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward | 5 cfs / 1.52 ft |
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