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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Upper Cataract Lake

Colorado, United States

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Top fish species at Upper Cataract Lake

Brown trout
Brown trout
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Upper Cataract Lake fishing reports

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General info

Upper Cataract Lake is a lake located in Summit County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout.

Location

39Β°47β€²29.1β€³N 106Β°20β€²6.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Upper Cataract Lake, CO

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of June 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Upper Cataract Lake fishing

Upper Cataract Lake is a lake located in Summit County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°47β€²29.1β€³N 106Β°20β€²6.6β€³W
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The most common species in Upper Cataract Lake are:
  • Brown trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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