MOUNT ELBERT FOREBAY

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Mount Elbert Forebay


April 23, 2024

The Mount Elbert Forebay is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, offering anglers the chance to catch trout, including rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and mountain biking, and there are several campgrounds in the area. Fishing tips include using dry flies, nymphs, and streamers, and fishing early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The best time to visit is from June to August when the weather is warm and the average temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

O`Haver Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Beaver Creek Reservoir

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

Home Lake

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

Dome Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Million Reservoir Fishing Site

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

Rio Grande SWA

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Needle Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

RADIUM REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CATAMOUNT BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT DOCK ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DEXTER POINT BOATING SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - RAILROAD BRIDGE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
PINBALL ACCESS BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COMMUNITY BOAT RAMP
Eagle Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Emerald Field

State Forest State Park

Wilderness Sarvis Creek

Rocky Mountain National Park

Iron Springs Park

Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

Neota Wilderness

Wilderness Mount Zirkel

Stagecoach State Park

Rawah Wilderness

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

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