DOWDY LAKE

Species Weather Hydrology


FISHING COLORADO

Dowdy Lake


April 26, 2024

Dowdy Lake is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, known for its abundance of trout. Anglers can catch rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout in the lake, which is regularly stocked by the Colorado Department of Wildlife. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating, with several campgrounds and picnic areas available around the lake. Fishing tips include using lures and baits that mimic the natural food sources of the trout, such as insects and small fish. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall, with average temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre 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
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
BIG CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SEC LINE, SEC 2, T11N, R80W TO CO/WY STATELINE
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Brimmer Park

Cinnabar Park

Leo Pando Park

Curt Gowdy State Park

Holliday Park

Mylar Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Converse Softball Complex

Dutcher Field

                                                                                                                       
                                               
GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST
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PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
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MORAINE PARK DISCOVERY CENTER
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DEADMAN LOOKOUT
OSPREY VIEWING SITE
ALPINE VISITOR CENTER
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