Fern Lake - Rmnp
Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout and 2 more species
Fern Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park is a popular fishing spot among anglers. The lake is home to rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, and splake. Visitors can also enjoy nearby hiking trails, scenic views, and wildlife sightings. Fishing tips include using small lures and flies, and fishing in the early morning or late evening. The best time to visit is from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Brook Trout
The brook trout is one of the most popular game fishes in northeastern North America.
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Splake
The splake is a fertile cross between two chars, the lake trout and the brook trout. This hybridization does not ...
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward | 5 cfs / 1.52 ft |
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass | 0 cfs / 2.04 ft |
Boulder Cr At North 75Th St Nr Boulder | 24 cfs / 4.49 ft |
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal | 33 cfs / 2.35 ft |
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass | -999 cfs / 0.13 ft |
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons | 56 cfs / 3.10 ft |
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir | 20 cfs / 1.41 ft |