Top fish species at Bighorn Creek

Arctic char
Arctic char
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General info

Bighorn Creek is a stream located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Arctic char.

Location

39°39′24.7″N 106°15′30″W
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Fishing regulations at Bighorn 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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9.1 miles away

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11.8 miles away

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11.9 miles away

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13.6 miles away

Heeney

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Keystone

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22.6 miles away

Fulford

23.4 miles away

Leadville North

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Alma

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Parshall

27.9 miles away

Kremmling

28.3 miles away

Eagle

29.5 miles away

Hot Sulphur Springs

30.0 miles away

McCoy

30.5 miles away

Norrie

31.1 miles away

Gypsum

36.0 miles away

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FAQ about Bighorn Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Bighorn Creek located?
the Bighorn Creek is a stream located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°39′24.7″N 106°15′30″W
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🎣 Where on the Bighorn Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Bighorn 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.
🐟 What species are in the Bighorn Creek?
The most common species in the Bighorn Creek are:
  • Arctic char - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Bighorn Creek fishing reports?
The latest Bighorn Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Bighorn Creek?

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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