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Trout fishing in Colorado

Colorado offers excellent trout fishing, with cold, clear waters home to rainbow, brown, and brook trout. World class rivers with creeks, lowland and alpine lakes provide year-round opportunities for anglers seeking trophy-sized catches.

Best baits and lures for Trout in Colorado

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Trout.

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Latest Trout fishing reports in Colorado

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Cutbow

Watson Lake

18 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

Thomas Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Main Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Gateway Pond

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Rainbow trout

Roberts Lake Park

10 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

Homestead Ranch Park Pond

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Rainbow trout

Pueblo Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Rocky Mountain Lake

10 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

Rocky Mountain Lake

11 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

Big Thompson River

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Regulations for Trout in Colorado

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.

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Regulations for

38°59′52.6″N 105°33′3.3″W
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