Freeman Reservoir
Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout
Freeman Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA, offering anglers the opportunity to catch rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests, making it an ideal location for hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using small lures and flies, and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening. The best time to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80°F. Visitors can also enjoy nearby activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and wildlife watching. Get driving directions.

Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Encampment River At Mouth | 75 cfs / 2.20 ft |
White River Below Meeker | 343 cfs / 4.66 ft |
Walton Creek Near Steamboat Springs | 13 cfs / 0.53 ft |
Yampa River Below Stagecoach Reservoir | 42 cfs / 2.61 ft |
White River Below North Elk Creek Near Buford | 260 cfs / 2.09 ft |
White River Above Coal Creek | 334 cfs / 2.06 ft |
N Platte Riv Ab Seminoe Reservoir | 521 cfs / 3.11 ft |