Colorado Fishing Destinations
Slack-Weiss Reservoir
Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout
The Slack Weiss Reservoir in Colorado is a great fishing spot for rainbow and brown trout, as well as Kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using bait such as nightcrawlers, salmon eggs, or PowerBait. The best time of year to visit is from May to September, with average temperatures ranging from 50-80°F. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Atlantic Salmon
The value of the Atlantic salmon both as a sport, commercial, and food fish cannot be exaggerated.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir | 20 cfs / 1.41 ft |
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass | -999 cfs / 0.13 ft |
Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling | 3 cfs / 2.26 ft |
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass | 0 cfs / 2.04 ft |
Elk River Near Milner | 179 cfs / 1.88 ft |
Yampa River At Steamboat Springs | 157 cfs / 1.44 ft |
Fish Cr At Upper Sta Nr Steamboat Springs | 6 cfs / 7.37 ft |