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Monarch Lake
Monarch Reservoir is located in Arapaho National Forest. Located just southeast of Arapaho Bay of Granby Reservoir in a primitive area, this small reservoir offers beautiful views and good fishing for brook trout. Located near Grand Lake
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Monarch Lake on FishExplorer has 29 historic conditions reports, 8 historic water temperature updates, 16 historic status updates, 20 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 73 reports for Monarch Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 06.07.21 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.18.21 | |
| Level: | 06.18.21 |
Conditions Report
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Monarch Photos
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Monarch Lake
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Latest Content
CPW Biologist report: Monarch Lake (forum) 07.07.19 by Ewert
Monarch? (forum) 10.02.16 by Walleye master
Rocky Mountain High (blog) 06.03.15 by David Coulson
gate to monarch (forum) 05.18.15 by duckhunter85
Monarch Lake (forum) 06.19.13 by duckhunter85
Master Angler Records
This lake has 6 records, including 6 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Monarch Reservoir is in Arapaho National Forest - part of Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA) - a 35,000 acre scenic water wonderland. This reservoir is one of five in the area. It is bordered to... Log in for additional details...
Regs/Info
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- fishing regulations
- ice fishing regulations
- OHV 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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Directions
From the town of Granby take US 34 east to Granby Reservoir, when you first see the reservoir, turn ...Fees
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Monarch Lake Stocking Data
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- Since 2017 Monarch Lake has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 40,062 1,007 39.8 153,219 3.82 - Since 2021 Monarch Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,502 139 18.0 13,547 5.41
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Lake Imagery/Maps
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 11 | 8/17/2019 | Goosehunter82 |
| 5 | 6/7/2021 | falling_in_a_river |
| 4 | 8/10/2020 | duckhunter85 |
| 4 | 5/31/2015 | Flyrodn |
| 4 | 9/5/2016 | fargingicehole |
| 4 | 8/2/2018 | riper69 |
| 4 | 6/18/2021 | FishGrand |
| 3 | 7/20/2019 | Lil minner |
| 3 | 4/30/2018 | midge |
| 3 | 8/25/2018 | Smelly |