NEEDLE CREEK RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Needle Creek Reservoir


April 23, 2024

Needle Creek Reservoir is located in the San Juan National Forest near the town of Silverton, Colorado. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using small spinners or flies and fishing near the inlet and outlet of the reservoir. The best time to visit is during the summer months, from June to August, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lagunitas Creek Fishing

Bluefin Tuna

Spectacle Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

La Jara Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Kerr Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Cutthroat Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Trujillo Meadows Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Lost Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

La Manga Creek (Beaver Ponds)

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Trujillo Meadows Boating Site

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Platoro Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Alberta Park Reservoir

Apache Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ROAD 191 CHAFFEE COUNTY
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT DOCK ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
SLOT #2 DAY USE AREA/BOAT ACCESS- GUNNISON RD
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
BOAT RAMP ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
CR 194 CHAFFEE COUNTY
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH BANK DAY USE AREA/ BOAT ACCESS- GUNNISON RD
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - RAILROAD BRIDGE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - RUBY MOUNTAIN REC SITS
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CR 300 22504, NATHROP
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DEXTER POINT BOATING SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper White 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 SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS OF NORTH, MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS TO CONFLUENCE OF SOUTH FORK WITH ENCAMPMENT RIVER
Upper Yampa Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
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
FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Bighorn Park

Hyland Park

Wilderness Byers Peak

A E Axtell Park

Stephens Park

Windy Point Fisherman Park

Two Rivers Park

Ellefson Park

Buffehr Park

Wilderness Vasquez Peak

                                                                                                                        
                                               
AHRA - COLLEGIATE PEAKS SCENIC OVERLOOK
The Ahra Collegiate Peaks Scenic Overlook is a popular destination in the Arkansas Headwaters watershed of Colorado. Located near the town of Buena Vista, this scenic overlook offers breathtaking views ...
TIMBERLINE OBSERVATION SITE
ANCIENT VALLEY INTERP SITE
The Ancient Valley Interp Site is a unique cultural and archaeological site located in the Saguache watershed of Colorado. This site is a well-preserved example of the ancient Puebloan culture ...
CLOYSES CABIN
NATURAL ARCH TRAILHEAD
TAYLOR DAM VISTA POINT
MOUNTAIN VIEW FISHING SITE
POTHOLES FISHING SITE

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