Colorado
Looking for the best fishing in Colorado? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Colorado. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Fishing Spots in and near Colorado
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Silverton, Colorado
Fly Fish the Animas River
4.0While the Animas River runs for miles in the San Juan National Forest, a beautiful (and accessible) stretch runs right through Silverton, CO. Here, you can fish, hike, or chill. The river is fast with very few pockets for the trout to hide; however, if you search around enough, you'll find a fish...Read more -
Basalt, Colorado
Backpack & Fish at Lake Charles
11 mi / 1700 ft gainI decided to make an Outbound listing for this because the AllTrails listing is incredibly inaccurate. Hopefully you're reading this one! Your adventure starts at the trailhead of Fulford Cave / Fulford Cave Campground in Yeoman Park. Yeoman Park is just past Sylvan Lake State Park and is consid...Read more -
Aspen, Colorado
Weller Lake Trail
4.01.17 mi / 312 ft gainWeller Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Aspen, Colorado.Read more -
Salida, Colorado
Waterdog Lakes Trail
5.03.2 mi / 1056 ft gainWaterdog Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Salida, Colorado.Read more -
Woodland Park, Colorado
Lovell Gulch Trail
5.22 mi / 814 ft gainLovell Gulch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Woodland Park, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
North Shield Pond Trail
3.01.54 mi / 43 ft gainNorth Shield Pond Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Rifle, Colorado
Rifle Gap Reservoir
5.01.54 mi / 46 ft gainRifle Gap Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Rifle, Colorado.Read more -
Denver, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
1.03 mi / 49 ft gainRocky Mountain Lake Park in Denver is a serene urban park offering various outdoor activities. The park is open daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Visitors can enjoy fishing, walking or jogging around the lake, picnicking, or birdwatching. The park has open grassy areas, playgrounds, and stunnin...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Summit Lake to Upper Chicago Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail
5.02.46 mi / 1247 ft gainSummit Lake to Upper Chicago Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Georgetown, Colorado.Read more -
Montrose, Colorado
Tomichi Trail
4.01.26 mi / 1722 ft gainTomichi Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Cimarron, Colorado.Read more -
Nathrop, Colorado
Browns Creek Falls via Wagon Loop Trail
5.55 mi / 1136.48 ft gainThis scenic route to Browns Creek Falls is a standout mountain-day-hike in the Colorado Rockies—moderate in length, strong on payoff, and rich in variety. Starting from a forested trailhead, you’ll climb through pine and aspen forest, follow Browns Creek, and eventually arrive at a dramatic, ye...Read more -
Westcliffe, Colorado
Venable-Comanche Trail
5.012.08 mi / 4085 ft gainHead out on the breathtaking Venable-Comanche Loop Trail, a challenging high-altitude adventure in Colorado's majestic Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. This spectacular 12-mile loop offers hikers an unforgettable journey through diverse alpine ecosystems, featuring cascading waterfalls, pristine moun...Read more