HAYDEN MEADOWS RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Hayden Meadows Reservoir


May 7, 2024

Hayden Meadows Reservoir, situated in Colorado, USA, is a well-known fishing spot, with anglers visiting for its population of rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout. Other enjoyable activities in the area include camping, hiking, and wildlife watching. Fishermen should note that the best time to visit is from May to October, with temperatures ranging from 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. When fishing in Hayden Meadows Reservoir, it is recommended to use bait such as worms, flies, or lures. Anglers should also be aware that catch-and-release fishing is highly encouraged in this area.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Million Reservoir Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

O`Haver Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Dome Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout

Needle Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Baldwin Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Chalk Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Permit • Rainbow Trout

Mirror Lake (Almont)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

CATAMOUNT BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - RAILROAD BRIDGE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DEXTER POINT BOATING SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT DOCK ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
PINBALL ACCESS BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
RADIUM REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Mount Zirkel

Iron Springs Park

State Forest State Park

Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

Wilderness Sarvis Creek

Rocky Mountain National Park

Stagecoach State Park

Rawah Wilderness

Emerald Field

Neota Wilderness

                                                                                                                        
                                               
CRYSTAL LAKE OVERLOOK
TIMBERLINE OBSERVATION SITE
POTHOLES FISHING SITE
MOSQUITO VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
BOUSTEAD TUNNEL OBSERVATION SITE
TAYLOR DAM VISTA POINT
CLOYSES CABIN
AHRA - COLLEGIATE PEAKS SCENIC OVERLOOK
The Ahra Collegiate Peaks Scenic Overlook is a popular destination in the Arkansas Headwaters watershed of Colorado. Located near the town of Buena Vista, this scenic overlook offers breathtaking views ...
VALLEY VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
MOUNTAIN VIEW FISHING SITE

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