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Mount Elbert Forebay
Mount Elbert Forebay, located in San Isabel National Forest, is a small lake with great lake trout and rainbow trout fishing. Located near Leadville
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Mount Elbert Forebay on FishExplorer has 135 historic conditions reports, 75 historic water temperature updates, 104 historic status updates, 99 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 413 reports for Mount Elbert Forebay, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 04.18.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 10.15.22 | |
| Level: | 03.25.22 |
Conditions Report
Conditions reports for Mount Elbert Forebay 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 Mount Elbert Forebay: 04.18.25
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Mount Elbert Forebay
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Latest Content
What's with the water level? (forum) 10.16.22 by Dgil1972
Mt. Elbert Forebay (forum) 02.03.19 by skiman
Talk to me about Forebay... (forum) 12.16.17 by yard dogs
Mt. Elbert Forebay Fishing (forum) 11.14.17 by Fish4Colorado
Mt. Elbert Forebay = WOW (forum) 08.16.15 by TeamGR3
Master Angler Records
This lake has 2 records, including 1 salmonid, 1 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Built it the late 1970’s Mt. Elbert Forebay occupies a saddle on a ridge above Twin Lakes Reservoir. The 210 acre impoundment is surrounded by some of Colorado’s most scenic mountainous country. Whil... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
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- fishing regulations
- 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
US Forest Service740 Simms St
Golden, CO 80401
303-275-5350
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FishExplorer Region: Mountains Central
Directions
From Leadville, Colorado, travel south 15 miles on Highway 24, turn right (west) on Highway 82, trav...Fees
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Mount Elbert Forebay Stocking Data
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- Since 2015 Mount Elbert Forebay has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 7,505 275 27.3 33,832 4.51 - Since 2021 Mount Elbert Forebay has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 60,414 153 394.9 116,853 1.93 - Since 2004 Mount Elbert Forebay has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 50 526 0.1 1,691 33.82 - Since 2019 Mount Elbert Forebay has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 3,052 875 3.5 27,308 8.95
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 222 | 11/23/2010 | dbest |
| 17 | 10/27/2013 | wickedfisha |
| 15 | 9/11/2015 | elkinthebag |
| 13 | 1/7/2013 | Flyrodn |
| 10 | 8/29/2011 | LongCastJohnny |
| 8 | 12/12/2014 | lucky guy |
| 7 | 4/22/2012 | Scoot |
| 7 | 11/14/2014 | daj2783 |
| 7 | 4/15/2025 | Sean Convery |
| 7 | 9/11/2021 | KayakerFishfinder |