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Big Creek Lake(upper)
Great trout lake accessible by trails from the campgrounds at lower Big Creek Lake. In Routt National Forest. Located near Walden
Fish Species in Big Creek Lake(upper):
Big Creek Lake(upper) on FishExplorer has 40 historic conditions reports, 19 historic water temperature updates, 62 historic status updates, 45 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 166 reports for Big Creek Lake(upper), including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 12.23.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 12.23.24 | |
| Level: | 12.23.24 |
Conditions Report
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Big Creek Lake(upper)
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Latest Content
A Season in North Park pt.1 (blog) 12.02.17 by Rob Stout
Fire Report (forum) 06.21.16 by Pathway
Anybody been up to Big Creek Upper lately? (forum) 08.06.15 by JeffMeyer
interested in the fishing and trails around lake (forum) 05.27.13 by bomber
Fishing Insights from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (blog) 05.23.12 by Joe Lewandowski
Master Angler Records
This lake has 1 record, including 1 salmonid. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
In Routt National Forest and managed by Parks Ranger District. Hike in from the parking lots at Lower Big Creek or land your boat at the southern shore of Lower Big Creek Lake and walk from there to t... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
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- ice fishing regulations
Camping
No campsites are recorded for this lake.
But there is a short note about camping here or near here is available.
Boating
No boat ramps are recorded for this lake.
We have a short note about boating here available.
Directions, Fees, Misc
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. West on CR 6W for 18 miles to Pearl. Take FS Road 600 for ...Fees
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Big Creek Lake(upper) Stocking Data
No stocking records recorded for this lake.
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Lake Imagery/Maps
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 69 | 12/23/2024 | LakeJohnResort |
| 39 | 6/3/2024 | Matt |
| 27 | 6/16/2020 | brian188 |
| 5 | 5/7/2021 | jakobi |
| 3 | 5/25/2013 | boogieman |
| 3 | 6/25/2011 | chulupa |
| 3 | 3/25/2012 | Chulpabanna |
| 3 | 8/11/2006 | Brian |
| 3 | 1/7/2013 | Flyrodn |
| 2 | 6/17/2012 | fcfishingman |