LEFT HAND RESERVOIR - IPWA

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Left Hand Reservoir - Ipwa


April 25, 2024

Left Hand Reservoir in Colorado is a popular fishing destination for anglers, with common species including rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. The nearby Brainard Lake Recreation Area offers hiking, camping, and scenic views. Fishing tips include using dry flies and nymphs, as well as fishing deeper waters during midday heat. The best time to visit is typically in late spring to early fall, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to low 70s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Eleven Mile Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Northern Pike

South Platte River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Pine Valley Ranch Pond

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Jefferson Lake

Apache Trout • Northern Pike

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Antero Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Tarryall Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Cheesman Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

ROARING FORK (WEST SECTION LINE SEC 28 T9N, R82W); RED CANYON (NW1/4 SEC 5, T8N, R82W) TO EAST SECTION LINE SEC 34, T9N, R82W
North Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SEC LINE, SEC 2, T11N, R80W TO CO/WY STATELINE
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Converse Softball Complex

Leo Pando Park

Cinnabar Park

Mylar Park

Dutcher Field

Curt Gowdy State Park

Holliday Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Brimmer Park

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST
OSPREY VIEWING SITE
MORAINE PARK DISCOVERY CENTER
The Moraine Park Discovery Center is one of the must-visit points of interest for tourists in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This educational center offers visitors the opportunity to learn ...
SAPPHIRE POINT OVERLOOK
DILLON DAM OVERLOOK DAY USE AREA
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 ...
FLAT ROCKS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
KENOSHA WILDLIFE VIEWING 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 ...
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE

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