Top fish species at Alder Creek

Brown trout
Brown trout
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Brown trout

8 in · 6 oz

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General info

Alder Creek is a stream located in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout.

Location

37°41′21.6″N 106°38′27″W
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When are Brown trout biting on Alder Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Alder 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

South Fork

1.4 miles away

Alpine

3.0 miles away

Gerrard

3.7 miles away

Del Norte

15.7 miles away

City of Creede

19.0 miles away

Monte Vista

27.9 miles away

Center

29.3 miles away

Piedra

33.6 miles away

Cathedral

34.5 miles away

Pagosa Springs

36.1 miles away

Capulin

40.7 miles away

Hooper

41.9 miles away

Lake City

43.5 miles away

Alamosa

44.4 miles away

Alamosa East

46.3 miles away

La Jara

47.1 miles away

Bonanza

50.0 miles away

Chama

55.1 miles away

Crestone

55.7 miles away

Silverton

56.6 miles away

Ouray

61.0 miles away

Bayfield

61.1 miles away

Gunnison

61.3 miles away

Arboles

63.1 miles away

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FAQ about Alder Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Alder Creek located?
the Alder Creek is a stream located in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°41′21.6″N 106°38′27″W
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🎣 Where on the Alder Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Alder 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 Alder Creek?
The most common species in the Alder Creek are:
  • Brown trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Alder Creek fishing reports?
The latest Alder Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Alder 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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