Big Creek Lake(lower)
Big Creek Lake (Lower) located in Routt National Forest provides boating access and great fishing opportunities for trout and tiger muskie. Located near Walden
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Big Creek Lake(lower) on FishExplorer has 171 historic conditions reports, 108 historic water temperature updates, 137 historic status updates, 123 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 539 reports for Big Creek Lake(lower), including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 06.06.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.06.25 | |
| Level: | 06.06.25 |
Conditions Report
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Big Creek Lake(lower) Photos
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Master Angler Records
This lake has 5 records, including 4 salmonid, 1 toothy creatures. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Lower Big Creek was a small natural lake set up in the mountains before a small dam was developed and formed the larger lake we use today. It is located in Routt National Forest and managed by Parks R... Log in for additional details...
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Managing Agency
USFS - Walden100 Main Street
Walden, CO 80480
970-723-8204
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FishExplorer Region: Northwest
Directions
From Walden go north 9 miles to Cowdrey. Go west at Cowdrey on CR 6W for 18 miles to Pearl. Take FS ...Fees
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Big Creek Lake(lower) Stocking Data
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- Since 1995 Big Creek Lake(lower) has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 199,732 91 2,188.8 198,296 0.99 - Since 1998 Big Creek Lake(lower) has had 12 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 471,741 1,348 350.1 989,770 2.10 - Since 1995 Big Creek Lake(lower) has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 45,769 1,084 42.2 184,407 4.03 - Since 2017 Big Creek Lake(lower) has had 11 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 561,236 7,000 80.2 1,629,154 2.90 - Since 1995 Big Creek Lake(lower) has had 25 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 13,376 1,231 10.9 104,390 7.80
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