Frantz Lake Swa
Apache Trout • Brown Trout
Frantz Lake SWA is a secluded fishing spot in Colorado that offers anglers a chance to catch rainbow and brown trout. Popular activities nearby include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. To maximize your chances of catching fish, try using small spinners, dry flies, and nymphs. The best time to visit is during the summer months when temperatures are warm and the water level is high. Average temperatures during this time range from 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember to bring plenty of sunscreen and insect repellent as the area can be quite buggy. 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.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Fryingpan River Near Thomasville | 27 cfs / 1.76 ft |
Tarryall Creek At Upper Station | 8 cfs / 4.99 ft |
Arkansas River Near Nathrop | 349 cfs / 3.92 ft |
Twin-Lakes Tunnel At E Portl | 2 cfs / 0.07 ft |
North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie | 13 cfs / 2.51 ft |
Lincoln Creek Bl Grizzly Reservoir | 0 cfs / 1.03 ft |
Ef Arkansas R At Us Hiway 24 | 18 cfs / 2.64 ft |