RICH CREEK

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Rich Creek


April 24, 2024

Rich Creek is a small stream in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado that's popular for fishing. The creek is home to brown trout and rainbow trout, making it a great destination for fly fishing enthusiasts. Nearby activities include hiking and camping. The best time to visit is from May to September, with average temperatures ranging from 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Fishing tips include using small dry flies and nymphs, and being stealthy when approaching the stream. Overall, Rich Creek is a great spot for a peaceful day of fishing and enjoying the beautiful surrounding scenery.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

O`Haver Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

San Luis Lake

Apache Trout

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Home Lake

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

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Mirror Lake (Almont)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Baldwin Lake

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

Rio Grande SWA

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Chalk Lake Fishing Site

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

Area Boat Ramps

CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
DEXTER POINT BOATING SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - RAILROAD BRIDGE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
TARRYALL ROAD PARK COUNTY
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
RADIUM REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT DOCK ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT RAMP ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
THIRTYNINE MILE ROAD PARK COUNTY
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS OF NORTH, MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS TO CONFLUENCE OF SOUTH FORK WITH ENCAMPMENT RIVER
Upper Yampa 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
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters 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
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 4
Colorado 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 TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE WITHDOUGLAS CREEK TO BENNETT PEAK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Rawah Wilderness

Iron Springs Park

Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

Emerald Field

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

Comanche Peak Wilderness

Rocky Mountain National Park

Neota Wilderness

State Forest State Park

Wilderness Mount Zirkel

                                                                                                                        
                                               
MOUNTAIN VIEW FISHING SITE
CLOYSES CABIN
AHRA - TEXAS CREEK REC SITE
Ahra Texas Creek Rec Site is a popular recreational spot located in the Arkansas Headwaters watershed of Colorado. The site is situated along the Arkansas River, offering a plethora of ...
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
CRYSTAL LAKE OVERLOOK
POTHOLES FISHING SITE
VALLEY VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
BOUSTEAD TUNNEL OBSERVATION SITE
TIMBERLINE OBSERVATION SITE

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