| Fishing In Wilderness Areas |
| | Uncompahgre Wilderness | | The Uncompahgre Wilderness comprises of 102,525 acres on the Uncompahgre National Forest. This area offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors. | |
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| Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges |
| | Brown Lakes State Wildlife Area | | This area is a shallow reservoir located in the valley of Hermit Lakes Creek in the headwaters of the Rio Grande. The lake is managed as a cold-water fishery and has easy access on county roads. | |
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| | San Miguel State Wildlife Area | | Located on the San Miguel River south of Placerville, this easement gives anglers access to a short stretch of the river. | |
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| Lakes & Reservoirs |
| | Rio Grande Reservoir | | The reservoir is for day use only; no camping is allowed at the boat ramp or picnic area. The picnic ground is 1/2 mile east of the ramp, where there is parking, a toilet, tables and fireplaces. The reservoir is suitable for most sizes of boats and motors. | |
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| | Rio Grande River | | Fishing on the Rio Grande River can bring in rainbow trout, native cutthroat and brown trout in all sizes up to 18 pounds. River rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing take place to one extent or another over portions of this section of the river. | |
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| | Silver Jack Reservoir | | This area provides some good fishing opportunities for rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. | |
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