DIAMOND LAKE - IPWA

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Diamond Lake - Ipwa


April 19, 2024

The Diamond Lake IPWA fishing area is located in the mountains of Colorado and offers ample opportunities for fishing. The area is home to several species of trout, including rainbow, brown, and cutthroat. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using flies and lures that mimic the natural prey of the trout. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s Fahrenheit. Visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures in the early morning and evening.



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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

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

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Eleven Mile Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Northern Pike

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Cheesman Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Tarryall Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Antero Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

ROARING FORK (WEST SECTION LINE SEC 28 T9N, R82W); RED CANYON (NW1/4 SEC 5, T8N, R82W) TO EAST SECTION LINE SEC 34, T9N, R82W
North Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters 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
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS OF NORTH, MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS TO CONFLUENCE OF SOUTH FORK WITH ENCAMPMENT RIVER
Upper Yampa Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Cinnabar Park

Laprell Park

Medicine Bow National Forest

Wilderness Savage Run

Flume Creek Park

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Curt Gowdy State Park

Undine Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
FLAT ROCKS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
OSPREY VIEWING SITE
KENOSHA WILDLIFE VIEWING OBSERVATION SITE
SAPPHIRE POINT OVERLOOK
KAWUNEECHE VISITOR CENTER
The Kawuneeche Visitor Center is a popular point of interest located in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The center serves as a gateway to the western side of ...
GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST
DILLON DAM OVERLOOK DAY USE AREA
SUNSET FISHING ACCESS
Sunset Fishing Access is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts and hikers in the Colorado headwaters watershed. Located near the town of Kremmling, the access point provides easy entry to ...
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 ...

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