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Beaches Rifle Gap Reservoir Anglers enjoy catching rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass. Sylvan Lake Fishing is excellent year-round for brook and rainbow trout. Sylvan is one of few mountain lakes that are stocked with brook trout. Return to Top of Page Boating Deep Lake This area receives heavy fishing pressures for rainbow and brook trout, as well as mackinaw (lake trout). The cold waters of this lake have yielded the Colorado State Record Lake Trout at 36 pounds, 42 inches long. The Colorado Division of Wildlife stocks 10 inch rainbow trout on a regular basis. Heart Lake This lake is the largest lake on the Eagle Ranger District of the White River Forest at 480 acres. Heart Lake offers fishing for brook trout only. Bank fishing is difficult, but the use of small boats improves fishing capabilities. Meadow Lake This lake offers recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. Rifle Gap Reservoir Anglers enjoy catching rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass. Ruedi Reservoir This reservoir sits in the beautiful Fryingpan River Valley. Ruedi offers a scenic area for some outstanding water and land-based recreation activities. Sweetwater Lake The campground is the only public access to this lake. There is a dock, but no public boat ramp. Canoes, row boats and small boats with electric motors are permitted, but gasoline-powered motors are not allowed. Sylvan Lake Fishing is excellent year-round for brook and rainbow trout. Sylvan is one of few mountain lakes that are stocked with brook trout. 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 Kayaking & Canoeing Crystal River This river harbors good numbers of rainbows and browns with the occasional cutthroat or brookie, and can be fished all year in the lower reaches. Deep Lake This area receives heavy fishing pressures for rainbow and brook trout, as well as mackinaw (lake trout). The cold waters of this lake have yielded the Colorado State Record Lake Trout at 36 pounds, 42 inches long. The Colorado Division of Wildlife stocks 10 inch rainbow trout on a regular basis. Eagle River Much of the 70-plus mile river is open to public fishing. One can wade the Eagle during much of its prime season. It contains all the classic types of challenging fishing water. Heart Lake This lake is the largest lake on the Eagle Ranger District of the White River Forest at 480 acres. Heart Lake offers fishing for brook trout only. Bank fishing is difficult, but the use of small boats improves fishing capabilities. Meadow Lake This lake offers recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. Roaring Fork River The Roaring Fork provides the best winter fishery in the state for large trout and trophy mountain whitefish. The Fork delivers good fishing except during spring runoff. Sweetwater Lake The campground is the only public access to this lake. There is a dock, but no public boat ramp. Canoes, row boats and small boats with electric motors are permitted, but gasoline-powered motors are not allowed. Sylvan Lake Fishing is excellent year-round for brook and rainbow trout. Sylvan is one of few mountain lakes that are stocked with brook trout. 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 Rafting Eagle River Much of the 70-plus mile river is open to public fishing. One can wade the Eagle during much of its prime season. It contains all the classic types of challenging fishing water. Roaring Fork River The Roaring Fork provides the best winter fishery in the state for large trout and trophy mountain whitefish. The Fork delivers good fishing except during spring runoff. Return to Top of Page Swimming Rifle Gap Reservoir Anglers enjoy catching rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass. Sylvan Lake Fishing is excellent year-round for brook and rainbow trout. Sylvan is one of few mountain lakes that are stocked with brook trout. Return to Top of Page Water Activities In National Forests 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 Water Activities In State Parks Harvey Gap State Park This area, five miles east of Rifle Gap Reservoir, is a favorite spot with anglers. The 160-acre lake is stocked with a variety of cold and warm water fish, including rainbow trout, crappie, catfish and smallmouth bass. Rifle Gap State Park The clean, clear waters of this 350 acre reservoir afford some of the best scuba diving, boating, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado. Camping, hiking and picnicking opportunities at this 1,305-acre park also await the Rifle Gap State Park visitor. Sylvan Lake State Park This park is a scenic park open year-round for campers, picnickers, hikers, photographers and those who just want to relax in this alpine atmosphere. Return to Top of Page Water Activities In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges Carbondale State Wildlife Area This State Wildlife Area is a drift boat launching site and parking area on the Roaring Fork River just below the bridge at Carbondale. Return to Top of Page Water Skiing Rifle Gap Reservoir Anglers enjoy catching rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass. Ruedi Reservoir This reservoir sits in the beautiful Fryingpan River Valley. Ruedi offers a scenic area for some outstanding water and land-based recreation activities. Return to Top of Page Wind Surfing Rifle Gap Reservoir Anglers enjoy catching rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass. Ruedi Reservoir This reservoir sits in the beautiful Fryingpan River Valley. Ruedi offers a scenic area for some outstanding water and land-based recreation activities. Sylvan Lake Fishing is excellent year-round for brook and rainbow trout. Sylvan is one of few mountain lakes that are stocked with brook trout. Return to Top of Page

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