VELA

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FISHING COLORADO

Vela


April 28, 2024

The Vela Fishing Area is located in Southwestern Colorado and is known for its abundance of rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. The area offers a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. For fishing, anglers should focus on small nymphs and dry flies, and fishing is usually best in the late spring through early fall. The best time to visit is usually in June or July, when temperatures average around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, the Vela Fishing Area is a great destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

FOREST ROAD 125 DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
Z ROAD DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
I 70 GARFIELD COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 121 MESA COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
STATE HIGHWAY 65 25261, DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
NEW CASTLE
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH GRAND VALLEY RD
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
LAKESHORE DRIVE DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison 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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A E Axtell Park

Rifle Falls State Park

Hyland Park

Sister Lucy Downey Park

Routt National Forest

Rifle Gap State Park

Two Rivers Park

Yampa River State Park

Wilderness Flat Tops

                                                                                                                       
                                               
CIMARRON VISITOR CENTER
The Cimarron Visitor Center is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling through Colorado. Located in the beautiful Cimarron Valley, this point of interest offers visitors a chance to learn about ...
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 ...
LANDS END OBSERVATORY
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 ...
CEDAREDGE OBSERVATION SITE
34 & C ROAD SHOOTING RANGE
The 34 C Road Shooting Range is located in the Colorado headwaters-Plateau watershed of Colorado. It is a popular destination for shooting enthusiasts due to its numerous ranges, which cater ...
MORROW POINT BOAT TOUR
The Morrow Point Boat Tour is a must-visit point of interest in Colorado for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. This tour takes visitors through the breathtaking Black Canyon of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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