Fishing in Cortez, Colorado
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Cortez, Colorado
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Fishing In National Forests

San Juan National Forest
The San Juan National Forest encompass some 2.5 million acres. This terrain ranges from high-desert mesas to alpine peaks, with many recreational opportunities.
FishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedRV campingTent campingFees are chargedPicnic tablePets must be kept on leash
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Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

Dolores River Wilderness Area
The 105-mile stretch of the Dolores River, snaking through Colorado and Utah, and its surrounding 26,000-acre wilderness study area is an excellent setting for hiking, paddling, mountain biking, swimming and wildlife viewing.
FishingHorses are allowedMountain bikes are allowed

Fish Creek State Wildlife Area
This State Wildlife Area is located in a rugged country north of the West Dolores River. Fishing and small-game hunting are popular here.
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Groundhog Reservoir State Wildlife Area
There are approximately 500 surface acres of water here at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Fishing and wakeless boating are popular here.
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Joe Moore Reservoir State Wildlife Area
When this reservoir is full, there are 45 surface-acres of water. Fish species include; rainbow trout, largemouth bass & green sunfish. Sunfish & bass have spawning areas available. The Department of Wildlife has an annual stocking of 8,000 rainbow trout.
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Lone Dome State Wildlife Area
This State Wildlife Area is located along the Dolores River just below the McPhee Reservoir. Fishing for rainbows and cutthroats range from fair to excellent depending on the current water levels.
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Narraguinnep Reservoir State Wildlife Area
This SWA is a 600 acre irrigation reservoir and is managed as a warm-water fishery with walleye as the primary species. Other species include channel catfish, yellow perch, and stunted northern pike.
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Puett Reservoir State Wildlife Area
This is a warm-water fishery managed primarily for walleye and smallmouth bass, but a few northern pikes can be found as well.
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Summit Reservoir State Wildlife Area
This reservoir is managed primarily as a warm-water fishery for largemouth and smallmouth bass, and fishing is fair to good for both. This reservoir is periodically stocked with rainbow trout.
FishingBirdwatchingToiletsNo trashBoat launch

Totten Reservoir State Wildlife Area
This wildlife area has fish species that include many varieties of warm-water species, such as bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, crappie, sunfish and channel catfish; recent stocking of largemouth bass and channel cat.
FishingPicnic tableBirdwatchingToiletsBoat launchPicnic ramadas
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Lakes & Reservoirs

Dolores River
The remote river is one of Colorado's best fisheries. It also offers seclusion and exciting rapids for whitewater enthusiasts.
FishingRV campingTent campingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowed

Jackson Gulch Reservoir
This reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout and provides excellent year-round fishing opportunities. The Department of Wildlife has stocked 10,000 fish this year. Yellow perch are also plentiful.
FishingWildlife viewingToiletsPicnic tableBoat launchFees are chargedPotable drinking water
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