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Fishing In National Forests Routt-Medicine Bow National Forest The Routt-Medicine Bow National Forest has diverse topography consisting of high plateaus, rolling foothills and mountains. Elevations exceed 13,000 feet in some locations. The Routt National Forest manages four congressionally designated Wilderness areas, which offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities for visitors. White River National Forest Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the White River National Forest consists of 2.3 million acres and 8 wilderness areas. White River National Forest is known as the top recreation forest in the nation. Return to Top of Page Fishing In National Recreation Areas Dinosaur National Monument Visit Dinosaur National Monument to see the dinosaur bones at the Dinosaur Quarry. Dinosaur National Monument contains 210,000 acres of some of the most rugged and beautiful mountain and canyon country in the west. Opportunities also exist for white water boat trips, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, bird watching and more! Return to Top of Page Fishing In State Parks Pearl Lake Excellent fly and lure fishing is available at the park where native cutthroat trout flash their red throats when pulled from the water. Pearl Lake State Park This area, nestled in the mountains north of Steamboat Springs, offers peace and quiet in a lush forest setting. Fishing, wakeless boating, and camping are among the most popular activities at this State Park. Steamboat Lake The 1,053-acre reservoir provides for a variety of water-based activities. Anglers can catch rainbow and cutthroat trout from Steamboat Lake year-round. An occasional brook or brown trout may also be seen. Steamboat Lake State Park One of the most popular areas in the state, Steamboat Lake is a park for all seasons. Premier fishing, camping and boating are available along with a full-service marina and swim beach. Return to Top of Page Fishing In Wilderness Areas Encampment River Wilderness Area Here in the northernmost extension of the Southern Rocky Mountains, the Encampment River flows north out of Colorado. Fishing, hiking, and backcountry camping are popular recreational activities here. Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area Just south of the Wyoming border in the Routt National Forest, the wilderness occupies 140,000 acres of unspoiled alpine terrain. Backcountry camping and wildlife viewing are popular recreational activities here. Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area The Sarvis Creek Wilderness offers a variety of backcountry recreation opportunities. Some of these include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, backcountry camping, and fishing. Return to Top of Page Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges Brownlee State Wildlife Area Rainbow trout are periodically stocked in this river for better fishing. Fishing is by flies and lure only. Christina State Wildlife Area This State Wildlife Area provides access to the Mad Creek Trail, which leads into the Routt National Forest and Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area. Trout fishing can be done on this stretch of the Elk River. Cowdrey Lake State Wildlife Area This lake is heavily stocked lake with rainbow trout. Wwinter ice fishing is also available here. Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area The area offers opportunities for moderate to difficult hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, high risk rafting and kayaking. Delaney Butte Lakes State Wildlife Area One of these three lakes is classified as "Gold Medal Water", one of only two lakes with such a distinct fishing classification in Colorado. Diamond J State Wildlife Area Two rivers run through this State Wildlife Area where hunting and fishing areas are available. Flat Tops Wilderness The area encompasses more than 235,000 acres on the Routt and White River National Forests, Colorado. Hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing are popular here. Indian Run State Wildlife Area This wildlife area provides an access point and parking area for big-game hunters traveling to the Beaver Flat Tops region of Routt National Forest. This receives a considerable amount of use during big-game hunting seasons. Irvine State Wildlife Area There are wild populations of both brown and brook trout in Raspberry Creek. Lake John State Wildlife Area This is the most popular reservoir in this county, mainly because it produces trophy-sized trout. Manville State Wildlife Area This is primarily a brown trout fishery. The Roaring Fork is a tributary to the North Platte. Meeker Pasture State Wildlife Area This is one of four separate wildlife areas which are utilized extensively in the White River Valley. This smaller area straddles the White River offering a 0.25 mile stretch of access for fishing. Murphy State Wildlife Area Although the area is soggy, the deep channel are home for large brown trout. Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area This wildlife area provides over 8,000 acres of fishing and hunting opportunities. Trout fishing is popular at both Lake Avery and on the White River. Odd Fellows State Wildlife Area It is not uncommon to find brown trout that measure over 16 inches. Richard State Wildlife Area This State Wildlife Area is situated just south of the Lake John State Wildlife Area. Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area This lake is noted for its trophy sized northern pike. Camping is permitted in designated areas. Service Creek State Wildlife Area This wildlife area provides an access point and parking area for big-game hunters traveling to the Beaver Flat Tops region of Routt National Forest. This receives a considerable amount of use during big-game hunting seasons. Elk, deer, black bear, and small-game hunting are available in the area. Seymour Lake State Wildlife Area The reservoir at this State wildlife Area is stocked annually with rainbow trout. Verner State Wildlife Area This wildlife area is accessed from a parking area that is visible from County Road 12W. The fishing in this stretch of the North Platte is marginal and challenging. Yampa River State Wildlife Area Trout fishing is possible, but the northern pikes are what are really biting. This State Wildlife Area is a nice place to launch a canoe and float into the town of Craig. Return to Top of Page Lakes & Reservoirs Big Creek Lakes This lake of 343 acres is near the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. There are boating facilities and the lake is a popular destination area for campers and fishermen. Brown's Park State Wildlife Area During earlier times, this area (currently Brown's Park State Wildlife Area) north of the Green River served as a wintering grounds for bands of Ute and Shoshone Indians, as well as outlaws Butch Cassidy and Tom Horn. Meadow Lake This lake offers recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. Rainbow Lake The small lake, located in the White River National Forest, provides two surface acres of Rainbow, Brook and Cutthroat Trout fishing. Stagecoach Reservoir The reservoir is known for its fast growing, hard fighting rainbows that average in length from 10 to 16 inches. The occasional brown or brook trout and Snake River cutthroat are also found in the reservoir. Trapper's Lake This lake holds the largest population of Colorado River cutthroat in the world and is the second largest natural lake in Colorado. Return to Top of Page Rivers & Streams Wetlands Trail This trail, located within the Stagecoach State Park, measures 0.25 miles and is rated as "easy". The elevation is 7,200 feet, and this trail sees medium usage. Return to Top of Page

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