ERIE LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Erie Lake


April 18, 2024

Erie Lake, located in Colorado, is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and camping, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing tips include using live bait, fishing near submerged vegetation, and targeting deeper water in the summer. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall when temperatures average around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Skaguay Reservoir

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

Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)

Alligator Gar • Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

McReynolds Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Teller Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Green Sunfish

Rosemont Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Mason Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Brush Hollow Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Quail Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Willow Springs Ponds

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Pikeview Reservoir

Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

DOWDY DRIVE 2, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
ADAMS COUNTY
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
NOWATA DRIVE 875, LARIMER COUNTY
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
NOWATA DRIVE 407, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
PRIVATE LAND TO CONFLUENCE WITH BEAVER CREEK
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte 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
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Holliday Park

Curt Gowdy State Park

Brimmer Park

Mylar Park

Converse Softball Complex

Dutcher Field

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

South Cheyenne Community Park

Leo Pando Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
FALL RIVER VISITOR CENTER
The Fall River Visitor Center in Colorado is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located in Rocky Mountain National Park, the center offers a wealth of ...
FLAT ROCKS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
MORAINE PARK DISCOVERY CENTER
The Moraine Park Discovery Center is one of the must-visit points of interest for tourists in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This educational center offers visitors the opportunity to learn ...
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
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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