On all lakes, be aware of conditions, especially in those waters below 8,000 feet in elevation. Consult the Colorado Parks & Wildlife's ice-fishing safety tips. It's better to be safe than sorry! Show
The main season for ice fishing is December to late February, when the ice is typically sure and conditions are right. Before layering up and heading out, pop into a tackle shop for advice on the best places to go, the best bait to use and plenty of fish tales. Here are seven great ice-fishing spots in Colorado: Chambers LakeNearest towns: Rustic, Walden About the lake: This 250-acre lake is situated 7 miles east of the top of Cameron pass on Hwy. 14. While cutthroat and rainbow trout are the most common catches, lucky anglers catch the hard-fighting kokanee salmon. Lake trout, also common in the water here, can measure in at a pole-bending 16-18 inches — look to the deeper sections of the lake for these lunkers. For updated fishing
reports and ice conditions, contact the Fort Collins DOW office at 970-472-4300. Eleven Mile ReservoirNearest towns: Hartsel, Fairplay, Lake George Harvey Gap ReservoirNearest towns: Rifle, Glenwood Springs Trinidad Lake State ParkNearest town: Trinidad Chatfield ReservoirNearest towns: Centennial, Denver, Littleton Crawford ReservoirNearest towns: Crawford, Hotchkiss Lake GranbyNearest towns:
Granby, Grand Lake Twin Lakes ReservoirsNearest towns: Leadville,
Twin Lakes Want More?Learn about fishing in Colorado's other seasons: Western Colorado Fly-Fishing Spots, Great Places to Fish in Colorado, Colorado Lakes For more ideas on the best places to ice fish in Colorado, visit the Colorado Division of Wildlife's Where to Go Ice Fishing page and see our Colorado fishing listings. Learn how to steer clear of winter backcountry danger. Where is the best place to ice fish?Best Ice Fishing In The World. Lake of the Woods -- Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota. ... . Lake Gogebic -- Michigan. ... . Devil's Lake -- North Dakota. ... . Kangerlussuaq Fjord -- Greenland. ... . Lake Simcoe -- Ontario. ... . Lena River -- Siberia, Russia.. Where can I find fish ice fishing without a fish finder?How to Find Ice Fishing Spots. Use a GPS or charts to find gradual drop-offs.. Drill holes in the ice.. Hang your ice transducer in the water (if you have one). Setup ice fishing tip-ups and/or start jigging.. If you don't catch fish, move until you find them!. What month is best for ice fishing?March is the best month of the winter for ice-fishing in most of the Ice Belt, but anglers are never sure how the ice conditions will impact access to the lakes.
What is the best state to go ice fishing in?The States with The Best Ice Fishing. Wisconsin. Wisconsin is on top of the hit list when it comes to ice fishing, Green Bay is a basin of Lake Michigan that covers 2,000,000 acres and has some of the best ice fishing on the planet. ... . North Dakota. ... . Minnesota.. |