Fishing in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region
Explore fishing in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region of Colorado. Gunnison River Inlet, San Juan River, Duran
The inlet streams feeding Gunnison River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Gunnison River Inlet (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Gunnison River Inlet, ColoradoThe inlet streams feeding Gunnison River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
Boat Launch: Gunnison River Inlet →
2. San Juan River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
San Juan River, ColoradoSan Juan River offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: FROM THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. 160 AND U.S. 84 DOWNSTREAM THROUGH PAGOSA SPRINGS TO THE INTERSECTION OF APACHE STREET WITH THE RIVER, INCLUDING RIVER CENTER PONDS:
- ⚠ This water: 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2.
- ⚠ This water: FROM U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN PAGOSA SPRINGS DOWNSTREAM TO NAVAJO 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.
3. Durango (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Durango, ColoradoDurango offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Silverton (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Silverton, ColoradoSilverton offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Lake City (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Lake City, ColoradoLake City offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans with good public access and scenic surroundings.
6. Lake L11 (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Lake L11, ColoradoLake L11 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans of Colorado with scenic natural surroundings.
Boat Launch: Boat Launch Ramp →
7. Adams Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Adams Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
8. Alan Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Alan Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
9. Lake Albert (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Lake Albert, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
10. Alkali Holes (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Alkali Holes, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
11. Alkali Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Alkali Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
12. Alta Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Alta Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
13. Alta Lakes (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Alta Lakes, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
14. Alverjones Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Alverjones Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
Boat Launch: Alverjones Lake →
15. American Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
American Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
16. Anderson Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Anderson Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
17. Andrews Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Andrews Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
18. Anglemeyer Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Anglemeyer Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
19. Ankele Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Ankele Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
20. Lake Ann (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Lake Ann, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
21. Lake Annella (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Lake Annella, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
22. Annie Lakes (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Annie Lakes, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
23. Annie Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Annie Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
24. Arapaho Lakes (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Arapaho Lakes, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
Boat Launch: Gross Reservoir Boat Ramp →
25. Archuleta Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Archuleta Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
26. Arrowhead Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Arrowhead Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
27. Arsenic Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Arsenic Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
28. Bailey Lakes (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Bailey Lakes, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
29. Baker Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Baker Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
30. Baldwin Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Baldwin Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
31. Baldy Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Baldy Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
32. Balsam Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Balsam Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
33. Banjo Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Banjo Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
Boat Launch: Trading Post River Access →
34. Bates Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Bates Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
35. Bates Lakes (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Bates Lakes, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
Boat Launch: Ridgeway Marina →
36. Bear Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Bear Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
37. Beartrack Lakes (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Beartrack Lakes, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
38. Beaver Dam Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Beaver Dam Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
39. Beaver Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Beaver Lake, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
40. Beaver Lakes (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Pike)
Beaver Lakes, ColoradoNamed lake in the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans Region region of Colorado.
Fishing Tips for the Southwestern Colorado & San Juans 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 Southwestern Colorado & San Juans 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.
More Regions in Colorado
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