LOWER CATARACT LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Lower Cataract Lake


April 24, 2024

Lower Cataract Lake is a popular fishing destination in Colorado due to its diverse fish population, including rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, and kokanee salmon. The lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery, making it a great spot for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Anglers recommend using spinners, spoons, or flies to catch the fish in the lake. The best time to visit for fishing is between May and October, with the average temperature ranging from 50°F to 80°F depending on the month. Other nearby activities include biking, kayaking, and skiing in the winter months.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

O`Haver Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Mirror Lake (Almont)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Chalk Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Permit • Rainbow Trout

Cottonwood Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Needle Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Baldwin Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CATAMOUNT BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
PINBALL ACCESS BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
RADIUM REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Huston Park

Wilderness Savage Run

Flume Creek Park

Undine Park

Medicine Bow National Forest

Wilderness Encampment River

Laprell Park

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Cinnabar Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
MOUNTAIN VIEW FISHING SITE
YEOMAN PARK DAY USE AREA
KENOSHA WILDLIFE VIEWING OBSERVATION SITE
MOUNT OF THE HOLY CROSS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
SHIMMERING POINT OBSERVATION SITE
MOSQUITO VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
BOUSTEAD TUNNEL OBSERVATION SITE
VALLEY VIEW 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 ...
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