JAMES PEAK LAKE

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FISHING COLORADO

James Peak Lake


April 24, 2024

The James Peak Lake fishing area in Colorado is known for its impressive trout population. Anglers can expect to catch rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout in the lake. Nearby activities include hiking and camping in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Fishing tips include using small spinners or fly fishing with small nymph patterns. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Medicine Bow National Forest

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Flume Creek Park

Laprell Park

Undine Park

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Wilderness Savage Run

Curt Gowdy State Park

Cinnabar Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                       
                                               
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
KAWUNEECHE VISITOR CENTER
The Kawuneeche Visitor Center is a popular point of interest located in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The center serves as a gateway to the western side of ...
OSPREY VIEWING SITE
GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST
POWERS FISHING ACCESS
The Powers Fishing Access is a popular destination for anglers in the Colorado headwaters watershed. Located near Granby, Colorado, the access point provides entry to the Colorado River where visitors ...
DILLON DAM OVERLOOK DAY USE AREA
SAPPHIRE POINT OVERLOOK
KENOSHA WILDLIFE VIEWING OBSERVATION SITE
SUNSET FISHING ACCESS
Sunset Fishing Access is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts and hikers in the Colorado headwaters watershed. Located near the town of Kremmling, the access point provides easy entry to ...
BEAVER MEADOWS VISITOR CENTER
The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a must-see point of interest in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This award-winning visitor center offers informative exhibits, interactive displays, and a wide range ...

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