LEMON RESERVOIR

Species Weather Hydrology


FISHING COLORADO

Lemon Reservoir


April 27, 2024

Lemon Reservoir is located in the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado. This stunning body of water is home to rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and cutthroat trout. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding area. Fishing tips include using small spinners, flies, and bait to entice the fish. The best time to visit is from June to October when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months.



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

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Area Boat Ramps

DEEP CREEK
San Miguel Watershed, Colorado
RITO HONDO RESERVOIR BOATING SITE
Rio Grande headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CADDIS FLATS
San Miguel Watershed, Colorado
CR 10 HINSDALE COUNTY
Rio Grande headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SPECIE CREEK
San Miguel Watershed, Colorado
R 982 ARCHULETA COUNTY
Upper San Juan Watershed, Colorado
CUTTER LAKE ACCESS ROAD SAN JUAN COUNTY
Blanco Canyon Watershed, New-Mexico
CR 243 LA PLATA COUNTY
Animas Watershed, Colorado
CR 11 HINSDALE COUNTY
Rio Grande headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DOWN VALLEY PARK
San Miguel Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

NORTH FORK--HEADWATERS TO MAROON BELLS/SNOWMASS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Roaring Fork Watershed, Colorado
SHOSHONE POWER PLANT TO NF BOUNDARY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS AT DEEP LAKE OUTLET TO 1/4 MILE DOWNSTREAM
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DEEP CREEK DIVERSION DITCH TO BLM/PRIVATE LAND BOUNDARY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 7
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DEEP CREEK SEGMENT 3
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
1/4 MILE BELOW HEADWATERS TO DEEP CREEK DIVERSION DITCH
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
NF BOUNDARY TO EAST END OF GLENWOOD CANYON
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER LAKE TO SWEET JESSUP HEADGATE
Roaring Fork Watershed, Colorado
DEEP CREEK SEGMENT 2B
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Centennial Plaza

Rainbow Meadows

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area

Olathe Community Park

Confluence Park

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Wilderness West Elk

Sweitzer Lake State Park

Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
BURROWS PARK INTERPRETIVE SITE
Burrows Park Interpretive Site is a popular tourist destination located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. The site is known for its beautiful scenery, wildlife, and educational opportunities. The ...
ROSES CABIN
Located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado, the Roses Cabin is a historic cabin that offers a unique and remote wilderness experience for visitors. The cabin is situated in ...
CAPITOL CITY CEMETARY
The Capitol City Cemetery is located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado and is known for its historical significance and unique layout. Established in the late 1800s, the cemetery ...
TRAM SITE
The Tram Site, located in the San Miguel watershed of Colorado, is a historic mining site that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the area's mining history. The site consists ...
LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL OVERLOOK
The Lake San Cristobal Overlook is located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the picturesque Lake San Cristobal. Visitors can access ...
WHITMORE FALLS OVERLOOK
Whitmore Falls Overlook is a popular tourist destination located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. The overlook is situated along the Kebler Pass Road which offers a scenic drive ...
ROSE LIME KILN
The Rose Lime Kiln is a historic site located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. This site was once used to produce lime during the late 1800s and early ...
UNCOMPAHGRE OVERLOOK
The Uncompahgre Overlook is a beautiful scenic viewpoint located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. The overlook is situated at an elevation of 11,312 feet, providing visitors with a ...
ENGINEER PASS
The Engineer Pass is a 12,800 ft mountain pass in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado, connecting the towns of Silverton and Lake City. It is a popular destination for ...
CAPITOL CITY TOWNSITE
Capitol City is an abandoned mining town located in the upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. The townsite was established in the late 1870s and was home to several mines, including ...

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