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Fishing
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The San Juan National Forest offers numerous fishing opportunities where many different species of trout can be found. Secluded mountain lakes and streams await anglers. Whereas the National Forest managed the land, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the species.
Interested in a tour? Fly fishing lessons? Check out our list of current, permitted Outfitters and Guides.
Know Before You Go
- Visit Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the following information:
- Fishing License: Purchase or find a license agent near you.
- Fishing reports, conditions and guidance
- Fishing Regulations including boat inspections
- Information on invasive species
- Colorado Fishing Atlas: Interactive mapping tool offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to search for fishing opportunities by species, specific interest or proximity to your home or destination.
- Colorado Fishing Guide: Download the most current issue.
- For additional questions, contact the local Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 970-247-0855.
Spotlight: Native Cutthroat Trout Reintroduction Project
In 2019, the SJNF stocked 1800 fingerling native Colorado River Cutthroat Trout into the East Fork of Hermosa Creek. The Native Cutthroat Trout Reintroduction project has been going on for 30 years and is close to a successful finish. Restoring this watershed and protecting the water and fish habitat in East Fork Hermosa Creek is important in maintaining a healthy population of native trout in this stream. The collaboration between San Juan National Forest and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has been essential to the success of this project. This represents an exciting conservation success story. Our conservation efforts will now focus on replicating these populations and securing them from invasion by nonnative trout so that future generations can enjoy this rare piece of Colorado’s legacy.
