Emerald Lake (Crested Butte) fishing
Emerald Lake (Crested Butte)
What's biting at Emerald Lake (Crested Butte)
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Emerald Lake (Crested Butte) -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Fork River Ab Difficult C Nr Aspen | 51 cfs | → |
| Roaring Fork River Near Aspen | 130 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek At Bardine | 91 cfs | → |
| East River Bl Cement Creek Nr Crested Butte | 542 cfs | → |
| Crystal River Ab Avalanche C | 712 cfs | → |
| Hunter Creek Near Aspen | 8 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Gothic Campground - Gunnison Rd
- Gothic
- Gothic Campground
- Oh-Be-Joyful Campground
- Lake Irwin Campground - Gunnison Rd
- Lake Irwin
Parks
- Wilderness Maroon Bells-Snowmass
- Wilderness Raggeds
- White River National Forest
- Herron Park
- Jenny Adair Park
- Newbury Park
Reservoirs
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Emerald Lake (Crested Butte) as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Emerald Lake (Crested Butte)
What fish species are found at Emerald Lake (Crested Butte)?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Emerald Lake (Crested Butte) -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Emerald Lake (Crested Butte).
How do I get to Emerald Lake (Crested Butte)?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Emerald Lake (Crested Butte).