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Watson Lake fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Cutbow

18 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Brown trout

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Common carp

20 in · 5 lb

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Mirror carp

33 in · 16 lb

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General info

Watson Lake is a lake located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Brown trout.

Location

40°38′16.2″N 105°10′17″W
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Official website

cpw.state.co.us

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Fishing regulations at Watson Lake, CO

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40°38′16.2″N 105°10′17″W
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Reviews of Watson Lake

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FAQ about Watson Lake fishing

Watson Lake is a lake located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°38′16.2″N 105°10′17″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Watson 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.
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