SLATER LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Slater Lake


April 24, 2024

Slater Lake is a small reservoir located in northwest Colorado, known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and also features brown trout and kokanee salmon. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities nearby, including hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using lures and flies that imitate the lake's abundant insect population. The best time to visit is from May to September, with average temperatures ranging from 50-80°F. Overall, Slater Lake is a great destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful escape in a beautiful natural setting.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Eleven Mile Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Northern Pike

Cheesman Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Antero Reservoir

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

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

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

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Rich Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain 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
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
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 6
Colorado headwaters 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 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Laprell Park

Medicine Bow National Forest

Wilderness Savage Run

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Curt Gowdy State Park

Flume Creek Park

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Cinnabar Park

Undine Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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 ...
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 ...
KENOSHA WILDLIFE VIEWING OBSERVATION SITE
SAPPHIRE POINT OVERLOOK
MOUNT OF THE HOLY CROSS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
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 ...
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 ...
GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST
DILLON DAM OVERLOOK DAY USE AREA
POWERS FISHING ACCESS
The Powers Fishing Access is a popular destination for anglers in the Colorado headwaters watershed. Located near Granby, Colorado, the access point provides entry to the Colorado River where visitors ...

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