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Lake San Cristobal

Located 4.5 miles south of Lake City, Colorado's second largest natural lake, Lake San Cristobal offers excellent fishing and scenic views. Located near Lake City
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Fish Species in Lake San Cristobal:

We have 6 fish species listed for this lake, including a rough fish, a couple of salmonid, and a handful of trout. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.
Lake San Cristobal on FishExplorer has 27 historic conditions reports, 13 historic water temperature updates, 23 historic status updates, 14 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 77 reports for Lake San Cristobal, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
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12.15.24
Water Tmp:  08.27.24
Level:  08.27.24

Conditions Report

Conditions reports for Lake San Cristobal are available to contributors and subscribers. Create an account or log in, then join FxR+ for a boat-load more on FishExplorer. Last fishing conditions report for Lake San Cristobal: 12.15.24

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Lake San Cristobal

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Master Angler Records

This lake has 1 record, including 1 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.

General Details

Lake San Cristobal, Colorado’s second-largest natural lake, was formed hundreds of years ago when the Slumgullion Slide blocked the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. While fishing is one attraction, v... Log in for additional details...

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Regs/Info

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Camping

We have 1 camping area listed at or near, and a short note about camping around Lake San Cristobal. Log in for details. Join FxR+ to gain access to our full database of lakes and rivers and additional features and information.

Boating

We have 1 boat ramp listed, and a short note about boating at Lake San Cristobal. Log in for details. Join FxR+ to gain access to our full database of lakes and rivers and additional features and information.

Directions, Fees, Misc

Managing Agency

Lake City/Hinsdale County

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FishExplorer Region: Mountains South

Directions

From Gunnison, west on U.S. Highway 50, take Highway 149 south to Lake City. Continue through Lake C...

Fees

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Lake San Cristobal Stocking Data

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Weather, Sun & Moon

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Lake Imagery/Maps

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