TURQUOISE LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Turquoise Lake


April 26, 2024

Turquoise Lake is a popular fishing destination located in the San Isabel National Forest in Colorado. The lake is stocked with rainbow, brown, and lake trout, as well as kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Anglers have reported success using spinners, spoons, and PowerBait. The best time to visit is in the summer when the average temperature is around 70°F. However, fishing can still be productive in the spring and fall. It is important to note that the lake can get crowded during peak season, so arrive early.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Black Sea Bass
Image Alt Lake Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Needle Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Mirror Lake (Almont)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Dome Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Baldwin Lake

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

Chalk Lake Fishing Site

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

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

O`Haver Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
PINBALL ACCESS BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
RADIUM REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CATAMOUNT BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Neota Wilderness

Wilderness Mount Zirkel

Iron Springs Park

State Forest State Park

Pearl Lake State Park

Emerald Field

Wilderness Sarvis Creek

Steamboat Lake State Park

Rawah Wilderness

Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
MOUNTAIN VIEW FISHING SITE
BOUSTEAD TUNNEL OBSERVATION SITE
POTHOLES FISHING SITE
CLOYSES CABIN
TAYLOR DAM VISTA POINT
MOSQUITO VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
CRYSTAL LAKE OVERLOOK
VALLEY VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
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

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