UPPER CATARACT LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Upper Cataract Lake


April 23, 2024

The Upper Cataract Lake in Colorado is a popular fishing destination, known for its abundance of brook, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Anglers can also find kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling in the area. The lake is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, making it a great spot for hiking and camping. Fishing tips include using small lures and flies, and fishing near the inlet and outlet of the lake. The best time to visit is from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70°F. Other nearby activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, and wildlife viewing.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Arctic Grayling
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Cottonwood Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Needle Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Mirror Lake (Almont)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

O`Haver Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Chalk Lake Fishing Site

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

Baldwin Lake

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

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

STATE BRIDGE RIVER ACCESS
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
RADIUM REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
PINBALL ACCESS BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
STATE BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CONFLUENCE REC SITE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CATAMOUNT BRIDGE BOAT RAMP
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
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
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
MUDDY CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming
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
LITTLEFIELD CREEK
Muddy Watershed, Wyoming

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Medicine Bow National Forest

Laprell Park

Wilderness Encampment River

Undine Park

Flume Creek Park

Wilderness Savage Run

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Cinnabar Park

Wilderness Huston Park

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
MOUNTAIN VIEW FISHING SITE
MOSQUITO VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
SAPPHIRE POINT OVERLOOK
VALLEY VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
BOUSTEAD TUNNEL OBSERVATION SITE
CRYSTAL LAKE OVERLOOK
SHIMMERING POINT OBSERVATION SITE
MOUNT OF THE HOLY CROSS OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
YEOMAN PARK DAY USE AREA
KAWUNEECHE VISITOR CENTER
The Kawuneeche Visitor Center is a popular point of interest located in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The center serves as a gateway to the western side of ...

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