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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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Fish Species in Big Creek Lake(lower):

We have 8 fish species listed for this lake, including a rough fish, a few salmonid, a toothy creatures, and some trout. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.
Big Creek Lake(lower) on FishExplorer has 165 historic conditions reports, 105 historic water temperature updates, 131 historic status updates, 118 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Editors:

Bill Rottmann
Regional Editor
LakeJohnResort
Field Editor
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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 519 reports for Big Creek Lake(lower), including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
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01.17.25
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Level:  01.17.25

Conditions Report

Conditions reports for Big Creek Lake(lower) 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 Big Creek Lake(lower): 01.17.25

Big Creek Lake(lower) Photos

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photo by KayakerFishfinder
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photo by RPG
photo by Big Creek Muskie
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Big Creek Lake(lower)

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Lake Sponsors

Lake John Resort

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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Regs/Info

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  • ice fishing regulations
  • OHV regulations

Camping

We have 3 camping areas listed at or near, and a short note about camping around Big Creek Lake(lower). Join FxR+ to gain full access...

Boating

We have 2 boat ramps listed, and a short note about boating at Big Creek Lake(lower). Join FxR+ to gain full access...

Directions, Fees, Misc

Managing Agency

USFS - Walden
100 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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Weather, Sun & Moon

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Lake Imagery/Maps

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Top Reporters

#Last RptNickName
1451/17/2025 LakeJohnResort
1076/4/2024 Matt
456/16/2020 brian188
216/26/2010 lineout
168/12/2013 slednfish
1211/23/2022 jakobi
116/4/2018 JCricket
1010/5/2021 KayakerFishfinder
1011/18/2013 Flyrodn
86/22/2014 drederyam
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