WARD LAKE

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FISHING COLORADO

Ward Lake


April 28, 2024

Ward Lake is a popular fishing destination located in southwestern Colorado. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and also provides opportunities for catching brown trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, and camping in the nearby mountains. Fishing tips include using lures or bait that imitate natural prey, and fishing in the morning or late afternoon when the fish are most active. The best time to visit is from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

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

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