JEFFERSON LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Jefferson Lake


April 16, 2024

Jefferson Lake is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA, situated in the Pike National Forest. The lake is home to various species of trout, including rainbow, brown, and cutthroat. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. For fishing, anglers recommend using dry flies or nymphs, and fishing early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The best time to visit is during the summer months when the average temperature is around 70°F. Fall is also a great time to visit for beautiful foliage and less crowded fishing areas.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Northern Pike

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

O`Haver Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

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

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Cottonwood Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Baldwin Lake

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

Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

DeWeese Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Chalk Lake Fishing Site

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

Area Boat Ramps

GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
TARRYALL ROAD PARK COUNTY
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - RAILROAD BRIDGE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
THIRTYNINE MILE ROAD PARK COUNTY
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 96.I PARK COUNTY
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DEXTER POINT BOATING SITE
Arkansas Headwaters 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
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain 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
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters 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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Medicine Bow National Forest

Bingham Hill Park

Cache La Poudre Wilderness

City Park Nine

Wilderness Platte River

Gateway Mountain Park

Freedom Square

Jefferson Street

Lee Martines Park

Hickory Village Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
CLOYSES CABIN
CRYSTAL LAKE OVERLOOK
MOUNT OF THE HOLY CROSS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
KENOSHA WILDLIFE VIEWING OBSERVATION SITE
SHIMMERING POINT 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 ...
MOUNTAIN VIEW FISHING SITE
TIMBERLINE OBSERVATION SITE
MOSQUITO VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
VALLEY VIEW OBSERVATION SITE

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