Fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region
Explore fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region of Colorado. Yampa River Inlet, White River, Steamboat S
The inlet streams feeding Yampa River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Yampa River Inlet (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Yampa River Inlet, ColoradoThe inlet streams feeding Yampa River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
Boat Launch: Yampa River Inlet →
2. White River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
White River, ColoradoWhite River offers excellent fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS OF THE WHITE RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO THE COLO. 13 BRIDGE BELOW MEEKER (EXCLUDING THE SLEEPY CAT EASEMENT AND THE MEEKER PASTURE STATE WILDLIFE AREA):
- ⚠ This water: 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2.
- ⚠ This water: ON THE SLEEPY CAT EASEMENT AND MEEKER PASTURE STATE WILDLIFE AREA EAST OF MEEKER:
- ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
- ⚠ This water: 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.
- ⚠ This water: FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS OF THE WHITE RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO KENNEY RESERVOIR:
- ⚠ This water: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.
- ⚠ This water: FROM TAYLOR DRAW DAM DOWNSTREAM 400 YARDS:
- ⚠ This water: 1. Fishing prohibited as posted.
- ⚠ This water: FROM TAYLOR DRAW DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE:
- ⚠ This water: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.
- ⚠ This water: FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE WITH THE SOUTH FORK OF THE WHITE RIVER:
- ⚠ This water: 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2.
- ⚠ This water: FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE WITH THE NORTH FORK OF THE WHITE RIVER:
- ⚠ This water: 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2.
3. Steamboat Springs (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Steamboat Springs, ColoradoSteamboat Springs offers excellent fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Flat Tops (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Flat Tops, ColoradoFlat Tops offers excellent fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Lake K10 (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Lake K10, ColoradoLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat of Colorado with scenic natural surroundings.
6. Deep Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Deep Lake, ColoradoPopular fishing lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
7. Trappers Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Trappers Lake, ColoradoPopular fishing lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
- ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
- ⚠ This water: 2. Bag, possession and max. size for cutthroat is 2, 11 inches long.
- ⚠ This water: 3. Cutthroat over 11 inches long must be returned to water immediately.
- ⚠ This water: 4. No bag or possession limit for brook trout. 5. Fishing prohibited in inlets and upstream for 0.5 of a mile.
- ⚠ This water: 6. Fishing prohibited within 100 ft. of either side of inlet streams.
- ⚠ This water: 7. Fishing prohibited within 100 ft. of either side of outlet and downstream to first falls.
8. Bear River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Bear River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
9. Beaver Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Beaver Creek, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
- ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
- ⚠ This water: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.
10. Cattle Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Cattle Creek, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
Boat Launch: Grizzly Creek Launch →
11. Eagle River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Eagle River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
- ⚠ This water: FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST FORK AND THE SOUTH FORK DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER:
- ⚠ This water: 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2.
- ⚠ This water: FROM THE I-70 EXIT 147 BRIDGE IN EAGLE DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER:
- ⚠ This water: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.
12. First Fork South Fork Piney River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
First Fork South Fork Piney River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
13. Fryingpan River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Fryingpan River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
- ⚠ This water: {G} FROM RUEDI DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARING FORK RIVER, APPROXIMATELY 14 MILES:
- ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
- ⚠ This water: 2. Bag, possession and max. size for brown trout is 2, 14 inches long.
- ⚠ This water: 3. Trout (except brown trout) must be returned to the water immediately.
14. Green River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Green River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
- ⚠ This water: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.
Boat Launch: Gates of Lodore Boat Ramp →
15. Homestake Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Homestake Creek, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
16. Little Snake River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Little Snake River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
Boat Launch: Little Snake River →
17. North Fork Fryingpan River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
North Fork Fryingpan River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
18. North Fork Piney River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
North Fork Piney River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
19. North Fork White River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
North Fork White River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
20. Ohio Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Ohio Creek, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
21. Parachute Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Parachute Creek, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
22. Piceance Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Piceance Creek, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
23. Piney River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Piney River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
24. Roan Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Roan Creek, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
25. Roaring Fork River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Roaring Fork River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
- ⚠ This water: {G} GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM FRYINGPAN RIVER TO COLORADO RIVER FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH MCFARLANE CREEK DOWNSTREAM TO THE UPPER WOODY CREEK BRIDGE:
- ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies only.
- ⚠ This water: 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.
- ⚠ This water: FROM UPPER WOODY CREEK BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER (EXCLUDING 50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE CONFLUENCES WITH FOURMILE CREEK AND THREEMILE CREEK):
- ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
- ⚠ This water: 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 inches long.
- ⚠ This water: FROM 50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE CONFLUENCES WITH FOURMILE CREEK AND THREEMILE CREEK:
- ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
- ⚠ This water: 2. Fishing prohibited March 15–May 31 and Oct. 1–Nov. 30.
- ⚠ This water: 3. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 inches long.
26. Snowmass Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Snowmass Creek, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
27. South Fork Piney River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
South Fork Piney River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
28. South Fork White River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
South Fork White River, ColoradoPopular river fishing in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
29. Copley Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Copley Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
30. Dead Horse Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Dead Horse Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
31. Fish Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Fish Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
32. Fuller Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Fuller Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
33. Pear Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Pear Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
34. Horsethief Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Horsethief Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
35. Monument Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Monument Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
36. Mountain Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Mountain Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
37. Morton Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Morton Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
38. Relay Retaining Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Relay Retaining Pond, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
Boat Launch: Relay Retaining Pond →
39. Trinity Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Trinity Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
40. South Colony Lakes (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
South Colony Lakes, ColoradoNamed lake in the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region region of Colorado.
Fishing Tips for the Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Colorado; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Northwestern Colorado & Steamboat Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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