WATSON LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Watson Lake


April 24, 2024

The Watson Lake fishing area in Colorado is a popular spot among anglers due to the abundance of rainbow and brown trout. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and camping. Fishing tips include using small flies and lures, and fishing early morning or late evening. The best time to visit is from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from 50°F to 75°F. Overall, the Watson Lake fishing area offers great fishing opportunities for trout lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Cheesman Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Manitou Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Monument Lake (El Paso County)

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Rampart Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Northern Pike

South Platte River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Pine Valley Ranch Pond

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Palmer Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Upper Reservoir - Palmer Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Deadmans Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
ADAMS COUNTY
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
NOWATA DRIVE 875, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
DOWDY DRIVE 2, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
EAST FORK ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Mylar Park

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Holliday Park

Dutcher Field

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Curt Gowdy State Park

Converse Softball Complex

Brimmer Park

Leo Pando Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
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The Fall River Visitor Center in Colorado is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located in Rocky Mountain National Park, the center offers a wealth of ...
MORAINE PARK DISCOVERY CENTER
The Moraine Park Discovery Center is one of the must-visit points of interest for tourists in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This educational center offers visitors the opportunity to learn ...
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 ...

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