COTTONWOOD LAKE (BUENA VISTA)

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)


April 19, 2024

Cottonwood Lake in Buena Vista, Colorado offers great fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow and cutthroat trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and scenic drives. Fishing tips for Cottonwood Lake include using a variety of lures and bait, with fly fishing being a popular method. The best time to visit is during the summer months from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Poage Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Home Lake

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Platoro Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Beaver Creek Reservoir

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

Million Reservoir Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Needle Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Rio Grande SWA

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

La Jara Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Lost Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Kerr Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Cutthroat Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

CR 300 22504, NATHROP
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT DOCK ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
DEXTER POINT BOATING SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CR 194 CHAFFEE COUNTY
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - RUBY MOUNTAIN REC SITS
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
ROAD 191 CHAFFEE COUNTY
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - RAILROAD BRIDGE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH BANK DAY USE AREA/ BOAT ACCESS- GUNNISON RD
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
SLOT #2 DAY USE AREA/BOAT ACCESS- GUNNISON RD
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
BOAT RAMP ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
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
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
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Protection Area (National) James Peak Protection Area (National)

Wilderness James Peak

Stagecoach State Park

Wilderness Byers Peak

Protection Area (National) Bowen Gulch Protection Area (National)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Wilderness Indian Peaks

Wilderness Vasquez Peak

Wilderness Mount Evans

Wilderness Sarvis Creek

                                                                                                                        
                                               
VALLEY VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
AHRA - COLLEGIATE PEAKS SCENIC OVERLOOK
The Ahra Collegiate Peaks Scenic Overlook is a popular destination in the Arkansas Headwaters watershed of Colorado. Located near the town of Buena Vista, this scenic overlook offers breathtaking views ...
TIMBERLINE OBSERVATION SITE
MOUNTAIN VIEW FISHING SITE
BOUSTEAD TUNNEL OBSERVATION SITE
CLOYSES CABIN
TAYLOR DAM VISTA POINT
MOSQUITO VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
POTHOLES FISHING SITE
CRYSTAL LAKE OVERLOOK

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