Love Lake Picnic Site fishing
Love Lake Picnic Site
Fishing tips for this area include using small lures and flies, as well as fishing in the early morning or late afternoon for the best chance of catching a fish. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months when the average temperature is around 70°F.
Aside from fishing, visitors can also enjoy hiking, picnicking, and camping in the nearby San Isabel National Forest. Love Lake Picnic Site offers a peaceful and scenic environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
What's biting at Love Lake Picnic Site
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Love Lake Picnic Site -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek At Wagonwheel Gap | 128 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Wagon Wheel Gap | 836 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Thirtymile Bridge | 510 cfs | → |
| North Clear Creek Bl Continental Reservoir | 17 cfs | → |
| South Fork Rio Grande At South Fork | 542 cfs | → |
| East Fork San Juan River Nr Pagosa Springs | -888 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Ivy Creek
- Ivy Creek Campground
- Rio Grande Campground
- Rio Grande
- Marshall Park
- Marshall Park Campground
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Cr 10 Hinsdale County
- Rito Hondo Reservoir Boating Site
- Cr 11 Hinsdale County
- Alberta Lake Fishing Site
- Platoro Reservoir Boating Site
- Devil's Creek Bridge Boat Ramp
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40n, R4w) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41n, R2w)
- East Fork--Unnamed Ponds Approx 1/4 Mile Below Continental Divide To Weminuche Wilderness Boundary
- Middle Fork--Headwaters To Weminuche Wilderness Boundary
- Sec 10, T42n, R1e To Sec 13, T41n, R1e
- Headwaters (Sec 21, T38n, R1e) To 1/4 Mile Above Big Meadows Reservoir
- Snowslide Canyon Creek--Headwaters To Confluence With Los Pinos
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Love Lake Picnic Site as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Love Lake Picnic Site
What fish species are found at Love Lake Picnic Site?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Love Lake Picnic Site -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Love Lake Picnic Site.
How do I get to Love Lake Picnic Site?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Love Lake Picnic Site.