Salisbury Park Fishing Area is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers of all levels. The park is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and catfish, making it an ideal spot for fly fishing, baitcasting, and spin fishing. Additionally, the park offers easy access to hiking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas for non-fishing activities.
The best time of year to visit Salisbury Park Fishing Area is during the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, and the fish are most active. The average temperature during the spring is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and during the fall, it is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. For the best fishing experience, anglers are advised to use earthworms, nightcrawlers, or salmon eggs as bait and to fish early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the fish are most active.
Featured Fish - Apache Trout
iving in lakes and streams, this fish will eat insects, invertebrates and small minnows. They are typically targeted using very light spinning or fly tackle using nymphs, wet or dry flies, worms or salmon eggs. These fish may also strike small spinner baits or spoons but some areas where these fish can be found have enacted policies where anglers may only use artificial lures so check all regulations before targeting these fish. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish:
The body coloration is golden-yellow or olive yellow, with a golden belly, and Parr marks (vertical bars) can be seen on juveniles, but these marks typically disappear in larger individuals. Spots can be seen in an even distribution of pronounced, moderate-sized, rounded or oval black spots on the sides of the body and on top of the head. These spots may sometimes extend below the lateral line and onto the dorsal and caudal fins. The top of the Apache trout’s head and back is typically dark olive to brown and a black stripe appears to go through each eye because of the presence of two small black dots on either side of the pupil. Below the lower jaw, there is a dash of color that will range from yellow to darker gold. The dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are tipped with a white to orange color and the adipose fin is usually bordered with a black margin.