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Colorado river cutthroat trout

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General info

Ptarmigan Lake is a lake located in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. It is also intersecting with San Miguel County, Colorado. It is most popular for fishing Colorado river cutthroat trout.

Location

37°55′22.7″N 107°43′50.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Ptarmigan Lake, CO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Telluride

5.3 miles away

Mountain Village

6.9 miles away

Ophir

7.1 miles away

Ouray

7.9 miles away

Silverton

8.5 miles away

Portland

11.6 miles away

Sawpit

15.6 miles away

Ridgway

16.2 miles away

Placerville

17.8 miles away

Loghill Village

19.2 miles away

Rico

23.0 miles away

Lake City

24.0 miles away

Colona

28.1 miles away

Montrose

38.4 miles away

Cathedral

39.7 miles away

City of Creede

44.2 miles away

Piedra

45.3 miles away

Durango

46.1 miles away

Bayfield

48.2 miles away

Olathe

49.3 miles away

Mancos

50.3 miles away

Dolores

52.2 miles away

Crawford

54.4 miles away

Lewis

58.5 miles away

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FAQ about Ptarmigan Lake fishing

📍 Where is Ptarmigan Lake located?
Ptarmigan Lake is a lake located in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. It is also intersecting with San Miguel County, Colorado. Its coordinates are:
37°55′22.7″N 107°43′50.7″W
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🎣 Where on Ptarmigan Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Ptarmigan Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Ptarmigan Lake?
The most common species in Ptarmigan Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Ptarmigan Lake fishing reports?
The latest Ptarmigan Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Ptarmigan Lake?

Fishing in Colorado requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, daily, annual, and combination options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Colorado, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a heavily discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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