Top fish species at Thompson Creek

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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General info

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

Location

38°46′23″N 106°07′39.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Thompson 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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Cities nearby

Nathrop

3.2 miles away

Buena Vista

4.1 miles away

Smeltertown

16.5 miles away

Maysville

17.4 miles away

Garfield

17.7 miles away

Poncha Springs

18.0 miles away

Salida

18.2 miles away

Pitkin

23.7 miles away

Hartsel

24.7 miles away

Howard

29.4 miles away

Fairplay

32.0 miles away

Bonanza

32.9 miles away

Coaldale

33.5 miles away

Guffey

33.7 miles away

Leadville North

35.0 miles away

Alma

35.6 miles away

Cotopaxi

36.3 miles away

Gunnison

45.7 miles away

Blue River

46.1 miles away

Crested Butte

46.2 miles away

Florissant

46.6 miles away

Norrie

47.7 miles away

Cripple Creek

50.8 miles away

Midland

52.5 miles away

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FAQ about Thompson Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Thompson Creek located?
the Thompson Creek is a stream located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°46′23″N 106°07′39.9″W
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🎣 Where on the Thompson Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Thompson 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 Thompson Creek?
The most common species in the Thompson Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Thompson Creek fishing reports?
The latest Thompson Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Thompson 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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