SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Shadow Mountain Reservoir


April 25, 2024

Shadow Mountain Reservoir is situated in Grand County, Colorado, and is a popular fishing destination. The reservoir is home to various species of fish, including rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and lake trout. The area also offers plenty of recreational activities, such as hiking, boating, and camping. Fishing tips include using lures or bait that resemble the species of fish in the reservoir and fishing near the deeper parts of the lake. The best time to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt American Shad
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

                                                       

Tarryall Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Montgomery Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Baldwin Lake

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

Rich Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Clear Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Cutthroat Trout

Eleven Mile Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Northern Pike

Antero Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Chalk Lake Fishing Site

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

Area Boat Ramps

CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
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
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS OF NORTH, MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS TO CONFLUENCE OF SOUTH FORK WITH ENCAMPMENT RIVER
Upper Yampa Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Cinnabar Park

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Flume Creek Park

Undine Park

Laprell Park

Medicine Bow National Forest

Curt Gowdy State Park

Wilderness Savage Run

                                                                                                                        
                                               
BEAVER MEADOWS VISITOR CENTER
The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a must-see point of interest in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This award-winning visitor center offers informative exhibits, interactive displays, and a wide range ...
JUNCTION BUTTE WATCHABLE WILDLIFE
The Junction Butte Watchable Wildlife area is located in the upper Colorado River Basin in Colorado. The area is known for its diverse wildlife population, including pronghorn antelope, elk, mule ...
MOUNT OF THE HOLY CROSS OVERLOOK 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 ...
BARGER GULCH FISHING ACCESS
The Barger Gulch Fishing Access is a popular destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in the Colorado headwaters watershed. Located along the Colorado River near Kremmling, the area offers ample ...
HIGHWAY 9 FISHING ACCESS
The Highway 9 Fishing Access is located in the Colorado headwaters watershed, in Summit County, Colorado. The access point provides an ideal location for anglers to fish for trout in ...
SAPPHIRE POINT OVERLOOK
DILLON DAM OVERLOOK DAY USE AREA
SUNSET FISHING ACCESS
Sunset Fishing Access is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts and hikers in the Colorado headwaters watershed. Located near the town of Kremmling, the access point provides easy entry to ...
REEDER CREEK FISHING ACCESS
The Reeder Creek Fishing Access is located in the Colorado headwaters watershed. It is a popular destination for anglers due to the abundance of trout in its waters. The access ...

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