Non-motorized boats and canoes are allowed. Log in to gain detailed access. Bear Creek Lake at sunset. All Rights Reserved. United States government. x)a*fc0Zy{b!FgY#ePc %7> The boat ramp is located about .5 miles west of the picnic area along the north shore of the lake. Not recommended for vehicles without high-clearance. Fishing Report COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.us . This trailhead provides access to the Colorado Trail (#1776).Distances from this trailhead:Browns Creek trailhead - 6.5 milesUS Hwy 50 -19.5 milesFor detailed information and maps, contact the Salida Ranger District at 719-539-3591 or visit our office at 325 W. Rainbow Blvd. connected to the .gov website. From Buena Vista, Main Street will leave the city limits and will continue west as County Road 306, also known as the Cottonwood Pass road. You can find great alpine lake fishing in Chaffee County - high alpine lakes feature spin or fly fishing along with incredible mountain views. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 24 0 R 30 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R 38 0 R 39 0 R 40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
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Cottonwood Lake Southeast 6/12/2020 Henderson Lake Southwest 6/10/2020 . There are also picnic spots around the lake to enjoy during the day and camping facilities at Cottonwood Lake Campground for an overnight stay. The most common trout species in the lake are rainbow and cutbow. Silver Lake is a small, intimate lake, located up a short 4WD road. Cottonwood Lake has been fishing really well, with cutthroat, lake, and brook trout . %
Cottonwood creek and Cottonwood lake are close by. This trailhead is located east of Granite, Colorado at the end of Hayden Gulch Road 396, 4-wheel drive access only.Provides access to Hayden Gulch Trail #1470 heads east into Buffalo Peaks Wilderness to meet withRich Creek Trail #616and Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail #617. Segment 13 of the Colorado Trail can be accessed on Chaffee County 344 approximately 1/2 mile south of the intersection with Chaffee County Rd 306 (Cottonwood Pass Road). I)(Cu5uJGCn! Head west on Highway 306, following the creek for about 6 miles to access the lake. 3 0 obj
Cottonwood (Buena Vista) Master Angler Awards, Aggregated Master Angler records are available for, Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista) Stocking 2020 to 2022, use points or credit card to become a Contributing Member. This is a popular trailhead for winter recreationists and provides ample parking for the many snowmobilers who converge on the area. Itis a popularcampground for anglers and sites fill up quickly on weekends. Weather Forecast Start Your Free Trial Nearby Attractions Receive the newest fishing hot spots, adventures and tips directly to your inbox. Fishing and Angling Cottonwood Lake #4 (Grand Mesa) Elevation: 8,602 ft Good Air Quality This Colorado fishing area is a popular angling destination for catching Check out the map above to view nearby river levels, or head to the interactive map to explore the surrounding area. Anglers consider Cottonwood Lake a great fishing destination because you can catch large amounts of fish here. SEE MORE sunrise today 5:45AM sunset today 4:53PM size in acres 39 moon phase Waxing Crescent Sun times displayed in Mountain Standard Time. Head west on Highway 306, following the creek for about 6 miles to access the lake. <>>>
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on official, secure websites. Get the latest outdoor news . This is to prevent the spread of a chytrid fungus that can kill the tiny toads. Trout Lake Southwest 7/20/2021 Cottonwood Lake Southeast 7/19/2021 . There are 13 photos on FishExplorer for Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista). Roaring Fork River Ab Difficult C Nr Aspen, S Clear Cr Abv Lwr Cabin Cr Res Spilwy Nr Georgtwn, Railroad Bridge - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area, Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek), Browns Canyon (Fisherman's Bridge to Stone Bridge), Salida Town Run (Stone Bridge to Salida WW Park), Upper Blue (Blue River CG to Columbine Landing), Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle). Apply to be a Skipper. Cottonwood Lake is an 40 acre, man-made lake that serves as one of the water sources for the town of Buena Vista, Colorado. Cottonwood Lake, Colorado Fishing Report Share Current fly fishing conditions are not so good today. (CDOW) View Map Antero Reservoir Antero Reservoir provides quality fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, snake river cutthroat trout, rainbow x cutthroat hybrid trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, and splake. Clear Creek Reservoir, a 407 acre impoundment, offers excellent fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout. The reservoir has excellent amenitie Taylor Park Reservoir is a 2000 surface acre reservoir providing good opportunities for catching rainbow, brown, and lake trout as well as northern pike. It also has a campground . No fee is charged for use of the boat ramp.
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Colorado Fishing Licenses see all Fishing posts > E-Newsletter. 10,000 feet in elevation, this is one of the most scenic lakes in the world.More trout fishinghttps://youtu.be/N-__DYwzkCghttps://www.facebook.com/littleboat. The nearest town is Buena Vista, only a 20-minute drive away. Stream fishing is available on the South Fork of Cottonwood Creek. (CDOW). The 1,094 sq. You can expect to find most anglers here bait casting, spin casting, fly fishing, and still fishing. Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. We offer real-time climate data, weather forecasts, and alerts, as well as information on the best recreation spots nearby. Fishing tips include using bait such as worms or powerbait and casting near the . (
Lake Skipper (s): Needed! For off-roading, unpaved . The lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, and there are also native cutthroat trout in the nearby streams. Antero Reservoir provides quality fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, snake river cutthroat trout, rainbow x cutthroat hybrid trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, and splake. Explore more, impact less with Snoflo. Good technique and local knowledge may be your ticket to catching trout. Contact park staff at 303-425-1097. The kokanee salmon fishery is rebounding from an earlier die-off and tiger muskie are re Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. <>>>
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If the campground is full, dispersed camping is permitted along road 344half-mile west of Cottonwood Lake. Apply to be a Skipper. $8.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Cottonwood Lake Picnic area is located on the eastern shore of the lake. Apply to be a Skipper. Another epic day. Please call ahead prior to heading to the reservoir to get up-to-date lake and shoreline fishing conditions. #)v}-^^^)y@iCdzd2V.\oMiHV' % p
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The trailhead is located about 9 miles west of Salida. Fishing tips for Cottonwood Lake include using lures and bait that mimic the local insect and fish population. ;6a f$'=4,J!=TEJJp7JGTx*]Acr4qeO%ESliOm['8r}oT^`Y"0TjpV Cottonwood Lake is a reservoir located just 9 miles from Buena Vista, in Chaffee County, in the state of Colorado, United States, near Alpine (historical), CO. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brown trout, northern pike and brook trout here. Contact park staff at 303-425-1097. The beaver ponds have the best" Pine Creek. See privacy policy. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. GH2~IX_?~f~g:R4Cx8YrY>/jRCtdedl,Q$$q$HtZ*^{ 3g 7Oy2$nmS=-uq6uXk1IIEuuVO;{T Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista) Elevation: 9,333 ft Good Air Quality This Colorado fishing area is a popular angling destination for catching Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. So named in 1873 and made official in 1906 for Federal use. Feb 21, 2023. . 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