EMERALD LAKE (CRESTED BUTTE)

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FISHING COLORADO

Emerald Lake (Crested Butte)


April 24, 2024

Emerald Lake in Crested Butte is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, offering a chance to catch trout, especially rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout. The area is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and is perfect for hiking, camping, and bird-watching. Fishing tips include using dry flies such as Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, and Royal Wulff during the summer months. The best time to visit the area is from June to October when the temperature averages around 70°F during the day and 40°F at night.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

STATE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
NEW CASTLE
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
DOTSERO LANDING BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
RADIUM REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
PINBALL ACCESS BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COTTONWOOD ISLAND BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
I 70 GARFIELD COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
CATAMOUNT BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COMMUNITY BOAT RAMP
Eagle Watershed, Colorado

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Sister Lucy Downey Park

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Emerald Field

                                                                                                                       
                                               
POTHOLES FISHING SITE
TAYLOR DAM VISTA POINT
GARFIELD CREEK RIVER ACCESS
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GATEVIEW SIGN
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GATEVIEW REC. SITE
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CARR RANCH
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ELK CREEK VISITOR CENTER
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