CRYSTAL LAKES

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Crystal Lakes


April 25, 2024

Crystal Lakes fishing area is located in Colorado, USA and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lakes are home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips for Crystal Lakes include using lures and flies, as well as fishing early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The best time of year to visit is from June to September when the weather is warm and the average temperature ranges from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Chalk Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Permit • Rainbow Trout

O`Haver Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Baldwin Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Needle Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Dome Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Mirror Lake (Almont)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

RADIUM REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DEXTER POINT BOATING SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CATAMOUNT BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
PINBALL ACCESS BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

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 5
Colorado headwaters 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
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Mount Zirkel

Emerald Field

State Forest State Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Wilderness Sarvis Creek

Iron Springs Park

Rawah Wilderness

Neota Wilderness

Stagecoach State Park

Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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 ...
TAYLOR DAM VISTA POINT
BOUSTEAD TUNNEL OBSERVATION SITE
CLOYSES CABIN
POTHOLES FISHING SITE
TIMBERLINE OBSERVATION SITE
CRYSTAL LAKE OVERLOOK
VALLEY VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
MOUNTAIN VIEW FISHING SITE
MOSQUITO VIEW OBSERVATION SITE

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