VEGA RESERVOIR

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FISHING COLORADO

Vega Reservoir


April 28, 2024

The Vega Reservoir fishing area in Colorado is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and Kokanee salmon. The area also offers a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using bait such as worms, salmon eggs, and powerbait, and fishing near the dam and inlet. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall, with temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F.



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

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Area Boat Ramps

NEW CASTLE
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
Z ROAD DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 125 DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
I 70 GARFIELD COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
LAKESHORE DRIVE DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH GRAND VALLEY RD
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
STATE HIGHWAY 65 25261, DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 121 MESA COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
SUNSET BOAT ACCESS- GRAND VALLEY RD
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH CANYON BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

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Elkhead State Park

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Sister Lucy Downey Park

Yampa River State Park

Harvey Gap State Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
ASTRONOMY PROGRAM
The Astronomy Program at Colorado National Park is a popular point of interest for visitors. This program provides a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the night sky and ...
CEDAREDGE OBSERVATION SITE
LANDS END OBSERVATORY
GARFIELD CREEK RIVER ACCESS
The Garfield Creek River Access is a popular destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in the Colorado headwaters-Plateau watershed. The river access point provides access to the Colorado River, which ...
SOUTH RIM VISITOR CENTER
The South Rim Visitor Center is a must-see attraction in the Colorado National Park. The center offers a stunning panoramic view of the canyon, which is one of the most ...
EAGLE ROCK SHELTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
The Eagle Rock Shelter Archaeological Site is located in the Lower Gunnison watershed of Colorado and is a significant cultural site for the Ute people who inhabited the area for ...
WELLS GULCH
Wells Gulch is a unique geological formation located in the Lower Gunnison watershed of Colorado. It is a narrow canyon with steep, rocky walls that were formed by a combination ...

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