Fishing
The GMUG National Forests provide millions of acres of habitat, thousands of miles of streams and a variety of lakes and ponds. These beautiful places provide a great backdrop for a relaxing day on the water.
Lake and Pond Fishing
The GMUG National Forests support many different species of trout and other game fish. Cast your line from the bank or a boat for some fine fishing exploits. Contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 970-247-0855 for information on seasons, licenses, restrictions and fish stocking reports.
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Agate Creek #484
The Agate Creek Trail #484 begins at the Agate Trailhead on Highway 50 and ends at its intersection with the Crest Trail #531. The trail heads eastward, winding through the Agate Creek drainage and…
Almont Campground - Gunnison RD
Site Open
Almont Campground is located adjacent to Colorado State Highway 135. This campground is in walking distance of the Almont Gorge, where the East River and Taylor River join to form the Gunnison River.…
Aspen Leaf Cabin
Site Closed
The Aspen Leaf cabin sits within aspen/mountain shrub vegetation at an elevation of 9,000 on the north end of the Uncompahgre NF National Forest. It is 1 of 3 cabins at the Cold Springs Work…
Baron Lake Trail #751
The Baron Lake Trail #751 begins on the north side of the road just past the outlet for Alexander Lake across from the Ward Lake Trail. It travels from Ward Lake along the south shore of Alexander…
Beaver Lake Campground - Ouray RD
Site Open
Beaver Lake Campground sits south of Beaver Lake with 11 camping sites nestled under spruce trees. Some sites have view of lake, open meadow and towering cliffs, while tent sites, located on a dead…
Beaver Lake Day Use Area/ Fishing Site
Site Open
Beaver Lake Day Use area is a very popular fishing site, both for lake fishing and for stream fishing along Fox Creek that is a short walk west of the lake. Day use parking fee if enter Beaver Lake…
Beaver Ponds #516
The Beaver Pond Trail #516 begins at the Beaver Ponds Trailhead and ends at the ponds. It climbs gently through dense aspen stands. This is an excellent day hike in the fall season. A good choice…
Big Blue Creek Trail #232
The Big Blue Trail #232 is within the Uncompahgre Wilderness, it begins at Wilderness the boundary, where Wilderness Regulations apply, and ends at Uncompahgre Peak Trail #239. This trail provides…
Big Cimarron Campground - Ouray RD
Site Open
Big Cimarron Campground stretches along the Big Cimarron River with sites shaded by a mix of Spruce and Cottonwood trees. There are 10 campsites with about half of the sites adjacent to the river.…
Big Creek Campground - Grand Valley RD
Site Closed
The Big Creek Campground is near town of Collbran, CO.  There is hiking, OHV trails, fishing and jeep roads are nearby.  Most of the camp sites are shady with a maximum spur length 33 feet.