| Rainbow Trout: Rainbow are a cold water lake and
stream fish and are only equaled in popularity by the Brown as quarry for
anglers. These can be found in all water ways in the four corners from
Gold Medal Streams to Irrigation canals. They are stocked in all
public waters that can sustain a population and private fisheries. Rainbow have green backs,
black spots, and silvery sides with a pink or red stripe. |
|
| Brown Trout: Brown trout are hearty fish
that grow big and fat in the clear waters of Colorado's streams and lakes. A very
popular fish with bait and fly fisherman alike. In fact, they say, Bad
Leroy Brown was 11.5 Lbs last time he was landed! These fish are brownish
yellow with black and red-orange spots inside white or light blue circles. |
|
| Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat are a true native to
Colorado. They are easily identified by a splash of red or orange
beneath the lower jaw. They can be found in every habitable
stream and creek throughout the state. They enjoy the cool flowing
water and abundance of bugs in these streams. |
|
| Brook Trout: These guys don't generally
grow to big but are very abundant in many of the high lakes, beaver ponds,
streams so small you will be surprised. Though not big on the hook they
are fun to catch and release by the hundreds. This trout can be identified
by a dark body with red spots and ,the pectoral, pelvic, and anal fins are
usually redish orange. |
|
| Kokanee Salmon: Kokanee are plentiful in of the
surrounding reservoirs and their tributaries. The Kokanee lives from three
to four years until they migrate up the tributary rivers and streams to
lay their eggs and die. Kokanee are very similar in appearance to Rainbow
before the spawning period in their lives Their sides are more silver and
the jaws are different. During the spawn the males develop a hooked
jaw and turn a brilliant orange while the females turn red- gray
color. |
Photo not
Available |
| Northern Pike: A very aggressive predator that
can be found in many reservoirs in the area. They can be identified
by their Barracuda like shape and rows of sharp teethe. Fly
fishing for these is quite the challenge but can be done with a
variety of streamers, crawdad and mouse flies. Lures, plastic
baits and live bait all work great. |
|
| Large Mouth Bass: These are easily identified
by the size of their mouth. This species has not been in the areas
water sheds to compare sizes and population densities with other
warmer states but it has taken up residence and is growing in
populations and quality. Most lakes with Large Mouth have size
restrictions be sure to check local regulations before putting any
in your creel. |
|
|
More Species |
