Granby Lake, Granby Colorado - Colorado's largest body of water in the CO river headwaters provides great trout fishing. Species in Granby Lake: Brown Trout, Kokanee, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Longnose Sucker
Granby Lake, the largest of the three lakes in this Colorado River headwaters area provides fishing for rainbow, brown and lake trout. Granby is also known for the large population of kokanee salmon and the southeast bay is a popular spot for kokanee snagging when the season is open. Granby is the most popular of the three large Colorado headwater lakes. Ample camping and hiking trails around the lake and in the area provide plenty to do. Its close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park also provides a great day getaway if you want to venture into the park. Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular destinations in Colorado with spectacular views and wilderness.
Getting there: From Denver, take I-70 west to exit 232 (US 40). North on US 40 through to the town of Granby. On the west side of Granby, turn north at junction for US 34 north. Fees: Arapahoe Nat. Forest Fee includes access to Grand, Shadow Mtn and Granby. $5 per day per vehicle. $2 per day for walk-in access $10 for 3 day pass $15 for 7 day pass $30 for annual pass. Boating: All Boats Allowed. Boat inspections begin May 15 at the Sunset Point, Stillwater and Arapaho Bay boat ramps from 6 a.m.-8 p.m., 7 days a week. Ramps will be open to nighttime use. Boaters are expected to follow the Clean, Drain and Dry protocol when inspectors are not present and must have their vessel inspected at a state-certified site before launching at a new location. Inspection hours will decrease as daylight and recreational use diminish in late summer and fall.
9/1/2010 - Granby Lake - Fishing in the early morning and late evening are still the best times. Colder nights and brisk mornings are making fishing better and the fall spawning season is just around the corner. Trolling, using deep diving lures, lead line, and downriggers can find kokanee and lake trout. Jigging is very productive. Fly fishing the inlet streams, the Colorado river below Shadow Mountain and Arapaho Creek is very good streamers, wooly buggers, emergers egg patterns, and some dry flies are working well. Rainbows can be found all around the reservoir. The water level is still high. Arapaho Bay is also fishing well. 8/29/2010
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