RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Rifle Gap Reservoir


April 24, 2024

Rifle Gap Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Colorado that's home to various fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass. Aside from fishing, visitors can go boating, hiking, picnicking, and camping in the nearby Rifle Gap State Park. For fishing, experts recommend using lures and bait that imitate crayfish, minnows, or worms. The best time to visit for fishing is from March to June and September to November, with average temperatures ranging from 50°F to 70°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Beaver Lake Day Use Area/ Fishing Site

Silver Jack Reservoir

Almaco Jack • Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Crawford Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Ridgway Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Crystal Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Morrow Point Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Silver Jack Fisherman Access

Almaco Jack • Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Chipeta Lakes SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Confluence Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Gould Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

NEW CASTLE
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH CANYON BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
PEBBLE BEACH BOAT RAMP
Upper Yampa Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 125 DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
WEST DUFFY MOUNTAIN BOAT RAMP
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 121 MESA COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
MOFFAT COUNTY
Upper Yampa Watershed, Colorado
US 40 ROUTT COUNTY
Upper Yampa Watershed, Colorado
I 70 GARFIELD COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH GRAND VALLEY RD
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Yampa River State Park

Steamboat Lake State Park

Harvey Gap State Park

Two Rivers Park

Hyland Park

A E Axtell Park

Wilderness Flat Tops

Routt National Forest

Sister Lucy Downey Park

Elkhead State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
GARFIELD CREEK RIVER ACCESS
The Garfield Creek River Access is a popular destination for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in the Colorado headwaters-Plateau watershed. The river access point provides access to the Colorado River, which ...
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