Frank Swa
Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout and 1 more species
The Frank Swa fishing area in Colorado is home to rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and camping in the beautiful San Juan National Forest. Fishing tips include using small, dry flies and fishing early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The best time of year to visit is from May to September, with average temperatures ranging from 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
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North Catamount Reservoir
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Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)
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Homestake Fishing Site
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Nichols Reservoir
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South Catamount Reservoir
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Pikeview Reservoir
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Area Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Discharge |
|---|---|
| West Cr. Abv Shrewsbury Gulch Nr Westcreek Co | 1 cfs / 5.30 ft |
| Crow Creek At 19Th Street | 3 cfs / 1.57 ft |
| South Platte River Above Cheesman Lake | 74 cfs / 4.88 ft |
| Laramie River At Laramie | 55 cfs / 4.01 ft |
| So. Platte R. Blw Brush Cr. Nr Trumbull Co | 150 cfs / 3.58 ft |
| Cherry Creek Near Franktown | 4 cfs / 2.73 ft |
| South Platte River Below Cheesman Lake | 147 cfs / 1.17 ft |
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