ESTES LAKE

Species Weather Hydrology


FISHING COLORADO

Estes Lake


April 26, 2024

Estes Lake is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, known for its abundance of trout, including brown, rainbow, and lake trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips for Estes Lake include using lures and baits that mimic the natural food sources of the fish and fishing deeper waters during the summer months. The best time to visit Estes Lake for fishing is in the spring and fall when temperatures are cooler, averaging around 60°F. However, summer months are popular for recreational activities with temperatures averaging around 80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Lake Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
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
CR 6 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
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
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
BIG CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
CO/WY STATELINE TO DOUGLAS CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
SOUTH SEC LINE, SEC 2, T11N, R80W TO CO/WY STATELINE
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Brimmer Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Dutcher Field

Leo Pando Park

Holliday Park

Converse Softball Complex

Curt Gowdy State Park

Cinnabar Park

Mylar Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
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 ...
OSPREY VIEWING SITE
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
DEADMAN LOOKOUT
DILLON DAM OVERLOOK DAY USE AREA
ALPINE VISITOR CENTER
The Alpine Visitor Center is a popular point of interest located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The center sits at an elevation of 11,796 feet and offers breathtaking panoramic ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST

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