Homestake Reservoir
Apache Trout • Arctic Grayling • Atlantic Salmon and 1 more species
Homestake Reservoir is a popular fishing spot located in Colorado, USA. It's known for its abundance of rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Fishing enthusiasts can also catch kokanee salmon and arctic grayling. Activities in the area include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using flies or lures to catch the trout and using bait for the kokanee salmon. The best time to visit is from late May to early June when the temperature is around 60°F. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Arctic Grayling
As its name implies, the Arctic graying is primarily an inhabitant of northern waters.
Atlantic Salmon
The value of the Atlantic salmon both as a sport, commercial, and food fish cannot be exaggerated.
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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Elk River Near Milner | 179 cfs / 1.88 ft |
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass | 0 cfs / 2.04 ft |
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass | -999 cfs / 0.13 ft |
Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling | 3 cfs / 2.26 ft |
Fish Cr At Upper Sta Nr Steamboat Springs | 6 cfs / 7.37 ft |
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir | 20 cfs / 1.41 ft |
Yampa River At Steamboat Springs | 157 cfs / 1.44 ft |