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Colorado is blessed with plenty of good trout fishing waters but here is are list hope you enjoy and your comments are welcome.
ANTERO RESERVOIR Big trout is what anglers aim for at Antero Reservoir, in Polk County, Colorado. Dry fly fishing is popular on the waters of the reservoir fed by the South Platte River. The reservoir is accessible along Highway 24 with entrances to the north and south end of the reservoir. Fly fishers ought to carry damsels, dry and nymph callibaetis, and woolly buggers for a shot at some trophy trout. According to fishing regulations, boats are inspected at the South Boat Ramp only. Those with floating tubers can use the North Boat Ramp. To combat windy conditions fly fishers must carry heavier weights for a better chance of hauling up some fatty rainbow trout.

AURORA RESERVOIR The waters from the South Platte River feed the Aurora Reservoir which spreads over 820 acres in Arapahoe County, Aurora, Colorado. Anglers from the Denver metro area frequent the lake throughout the year. The environmentally controlled lake is a haven for fishing since only electric motors are allowed. The 8-mile shoreline provides anglers with opportunities to catch rainbow trout, bass, catfish, and walleyes. Fishing regulations enforce a bag limit, size, and type of baits allowed, so make sure you read the rules and regulations when you purchase a fishing license. The reservoir also has a disabled-friendly fishing dock. Fishing is allowed as early as 5:00 am to 9:30 pm in some months.

BLUE MESA RESERVOIR Large brown trout are the target of many anglers in May and June at Colorado?s Blue Mesa Reservoir, the largest reservoir in the state, well known for its clear, blue, mountain water. A good catch of rainbow trout is possible throughout the year in this otherwise premier kokanee salmon fishery in Colorado. The reservoir is ideal for ice fishing for rainbow and brown trout with lunkers reaching the 30 pound mark. From Denver, the lake is accessible from Highway 50 which runs along the length of the reservoir and follows the Gunnison River. Set amidst deep canyons, rocky cliffs, and beautiful mesas, the reservoir is visited by a million anglers throughout the year.

DILLON RESERVOIR Lake Dillon, also known as Dillon Reservoir is a fantastic sport fishing location in Summit County. The lake is situated at the junction of the Blue River, Snake River, and Tenmile Creek near the picturesque town of Dillon, making it the largest lake in the Denver Water System. For anglers, rainbow and brown trout are available in plentiful along with a healthy population of Kokanee salmon. Fly fishermen as well as ice anglers have the best fishing opportunities during the respective seasons. The Dillon Marina is accessible from Highway 6. Anglers heading from Denver can take Interstate 70 via the Eisenhower Tunnel to Dillon.

LAKE GRANBY Lake Granby is the largest of three lakes formed by the Colorado River headwaters. The lake has ample fishing opportunities along with camping and hiking trails bordering the Arapahoe National Recreation Area and the Rocky Mountain National Park. Anglers head to Granby for trophy rainbow, brown, mackinaw, and lake trout and kokanee salmon during the season. The ice fishing season runs from late December through mid February. Getting to the lake is easy from the west side of the town of Granby, north along Highway 34. Boating inspections are available from 6 am to 8 pm all through the week, with inspections held at the boat ramps at Sunset Point, Stillwater, and Arapahoe Bay.

NAVAJO LAKE The Navajo Reservoir is one of the best sport fishing centers in Colorado, located in a sparsely populated and pollution area. The lake provides water for the Navajo Indian Reservation and is a hunting ground for trout in the cooler, deeper waters. Northern pike are available for anglers looking for a bigger catch along with large and smallmouth bass, catfish, and a variety of pan fish along all the 35 mile length of the reservoir. The lake never freezes in winter therefore there are no opportunities for ice fishing. The lake can be accessed from Highway 151 from County Road 982. Entry to the waters in New Mexico will require anglers to obtain another fishing license.

PEARL LAKE STATE PARK Amidst the pine-covered hills and rock peaks in northwestern Colorado lies Pearl Lake State Park and its main attraction, Pearl Lake. The lake is a peaceful haven for fishermen and one of Colorado?s best cold-water fisheries. The north end of the lake is the perfect spot for trophy cutthroat trout along the Lester Creek inlet at the northern end of the lake. The 167-acre lake is open to fishing throughout the year although May and fall are considered the peak seasons. According to rules, only flies and artificial lures are allowed, with a two-fish bag limit over 18 inches. Only wakeless gas or electric powered boats are permitted from the public ramp along the lake?s western shore. To reach the lake you can use Highway 40 from Steamboat Springs and head down County Road 129, turning north onto Pearl Lake Road.

RUNYON LAKE Formerly known as Fountain Lake, Runyon Lake is an exclusive fishing zone fed by the Arkansas River in Pueblo, Colorado. The lake was converted from a dredge pond used by the Rocky Mountain Steel Mill. The lake is well stocked with a variety of fish including channel catfish, rainbow trout, saugers, and crappie. Runyon Lake could reward anglers with a trophy catfish since it holds the record for the biggest catfish weighing 29.5 pounds and 38.5 inches in length. No boating is allowed at Runyon Lake, providing anglers with the much needed tranquility. The lake is accessible from Pueblo via Interstate 25 onto Highway 98A, and then south from Santa Fe to Runyon Field.

TRAPPERS LAKE Nestled in the majestic settings of volcanic cliffs inside the Flat Tops Wilderness is Colorado?s second largest natural water body, Trapper Lake. Surrounded by dense forests, the lake covers an area of 320 acres with a maximum depth of 180 feet. Native Colorado River cutthroat trout are well stocked in the pristine water of Trappers Lake. Anglers are allowed to use only artificial flies and lures with a bag limit of 2 cutthroat of 10 inches or less. A large part of the lake is in remote areas where only hand or foot powered boats are allowed. Getting to the lake is easy from Meeker along Highway 13 and onto County Road 8 for 39 miles before turning onto Trappers Lake Road. Three parking lots provide access to the lake.
BARR LAKE Although Barr Lake is well known for bird-watching, the lake provides anglers great opportunities for a good catch of multiple species of fish including trout, pike, rainbow trout, channel catfish, small and largemouth bass, walleye, and tiger muskie. The southern end of the lake is closed to fishing or boating since it is shallow, protecting its wildlife habitat at the same time. ?At the northern end of the lake, only sailboats, hand-propelled boats, gasoline powered motors 10 horsepower or less, and electric motor boats are permitted. To reach the lake from Denver you need to ravel north on Interstate 76 to Bromley Lane, then onto Picadilly Road, which leads to the Barr Lake State Park entrance

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