WEST LAKE DAY USE AREA

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FISHING COLORADO

West Lake Day Use Area


April 27, 2024

The West Lake Day Use Area fishing area in Colorado, USA is a great spot for anglers to catch a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon. The nearby activities include hiking, camping, kayaking, and paddle-boarding.

For fishing tips, anglers should use fly fishing gear and focus on using small nymphs and dry flies during the morning and evening hours, while using larger streamers during the mid-day hours. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Overall, the West Lake Day Use Area fishing area is a fantastic destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the beauty and abundance of natural resources that Colorado has to offer.



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

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Area Boat Ramps

CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
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
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SEC LINE, SEC 2, T11N, R80W TO CO/WY STATELINE
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
ROARING FORK (WEST SECTION LINE SEC 28 T9N, R82W); RED CANYON (NW1/4 SEC 5, T8N, R82W) TO EAST SECTION LINE SEC 34, T9N, R82W
North Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Cinnabar Park

Converse Softball Complex

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Holliday Park

Mylar Park

South Cheyenne Community Park

Leo Pando Park

Dutcher Field

Curt Gowdy State Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
ALPINE VISITOR CENTER
The Alpine Visitor Center is a popular point of interest located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The center sits at an elevation of 11,796 feet and offers breathtaking panoramic ...
FALL RIVER VISITOR CENTER
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 ...
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 ...
OSPREY VIEWING SITE
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
DEADMAN LOOKOUT
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 ...
GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST
KAWUNEECHE VISITOR CENTER
The Kawuneeche Visitor Center is a popular point of interest located in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The center serves as a gateway to the western side of ...

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