YPSILON LAKE - RMNP

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Ypsilon Lake - Rmnp


April 25, 2024

Ypsilon Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The lake is home to various species of trout, including rainbow, cutthroat, brook, and brown trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips include using small lures and being patient while waiting for a bite. The best time of year to visit is from June to September when temperatures range from 50-70°F. Visitors should also note that a fishing permit is required to fish in this area.



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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Eleven Mile Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Northern Pike

Jefferson Lake

Apache Trout • Northern Pike

Montgomery Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Antero Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Pine Valley Ranch Pond

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Tarryall Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Cheesman Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS OF NORTH, MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS TO CONFLUENCE OF SOUTH FORK WITH ENCAMPMENT RIVER
Upper Yampa Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
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 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado 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
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Flume Creek Park

Undine Park

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Curt Gowdy State Park

Wilderness Savage Run

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Medicine Bow National Forest

Cinnabar Park

Laprell Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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GRAND COUNTY BIRD LIST
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FALL RIVER VISITOR CENTER
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POWERS FISHING ACCESS
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PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
OSPREY VIEWING SITE
BEAVER MEADOWS VISITOR CENTER
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