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General info

Upper Hancock Lake is a lake located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States.

Location

38°36′32.2″N 106°21′16.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Upper Hancock Lake, 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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Pitkin

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9.3 miles away

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15.5 miles away

Nathrop

17.8 miles away

Smeltertown

19.1 miles away

Buena Vista

19.3 miles away

Salida

20.0 miles away

Bonanza

24.4 miles away

Howard

30.9 miles away

Gunnison

31.1 miles away

Coaldale

34.1 miles away

Crested Butte

38.0 miles away

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39.4 miles away

Hartsel

41.4 miles away

Leadville North

45.0 miles away

Fairplay

46.7 miles away

Guffey

47.1 miles away

Aspen

48.1 miles away

Alma

49.3 miles away

Cathedral

51.6 miles away

Crestone

55.5 miles away

Westcliffe

58.3 miles away

Center

60.7 miles away

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FAQ about Upper Hancock Lake fishing

Upper Hancock Lake is a lake located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°36′32.2″N 106°21′16.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Upper Hancock 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.

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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