Top fish species at Russell Creek

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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Rainbow trout

28 in · 8 lb 2 oz

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General info

Russell Creek is a stream located in Saguache County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

37°56′16.1″N 106°05′55.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Russell Creek, 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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Del Norte

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Monte Vista

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Gerrard

31.6 miles away

Alpine

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Coaldale

32.8 miles away

Alamosa

34.2 miles away

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34.9 miles away

South Fork

35.0 miles away

Howard

35.5 miles away

Westcliffe

37.0 miles away

Cotopaxi

37.4 miles away

Silver Cliff

39.5 miles away

Poncha Springs

39.8 miles away

Capulin

45.3 miles away

City of Creede

45.5 miles away

La Jara

46.5 miles away

Blanca

47.0 miles away

Fort Garland

50.6 miles away

Gardner

52.0 miles away

San Acacio

58.2 miles away

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FAQ about Russell Creek fishing

the Russell Creek is a stream located in Saguache County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°56′16.1″N 106°05′55.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Russell Creek 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.
The most common species in the Russell Creek are:
The latest Russell Creek fishing reports are:

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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