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encorehunter
04-18-2013, 07:46
I'm looking for a place to take the camping trailer and go fishing for a few days on a weekend. I like river fishing, but a small lake wouldn't be too bad either. I'd like a campground that is within walking distance to the water, and around 200 mile radius of Trinidad. Anyone have a spot they really liked that they would share? I have the trailer almost ready, and waiting on a canoe paddle to come in. I've been looking at the Arkansas river quite a bit, but I am willing to try new places. I would prefer a place without hundreds of people.
brokenscout
04-18-2013, 07:52
Trinidad lake:) Monument lake. I've always wanted to go here http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/johnmartinreservoir/Pages/John%20Martin%20Reservoir.aspx
brokenscout
04-18-2013, 07:53
http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/arkansasheadwaters/Pages/ArkansasHeadwatersHome.aspx
Bitter Clinger
04-18-2013, 08:05
Ill give ya my spot, I'll give you coordinates if you give me a gun.[ROFL1]
Seriously though the Arkansas is good, so is the Poudre. The best is the dream stream, I leave you with this.
http://www.coloradotrouthunters.com/dreamstream.html
encorehunter
04-18-2013, 09:32
I've been to Trinidad and Monument lakes once...maybe twice. I was looking at the Headwaters of the Arkansas, and also Spiney Resevoir, but I am going to add the Dream Stream to that was well. I am hoping to make a few trips out this summer. Thanks for the replies guys
Try Antero Reservoir. I do not know how far they have drained it yet but the fishing should be good as the water level drops. If you have not already found it http://www.fishexplorer.com/co/ is a great resource.
Trinidad lake:) Monument lake. I've always wanted to go here http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/johnmartinreservoir/Pages/John%20Martin%20Reservoir.aspx
john martin is a great place to go, anytime but june-august it is Arizona hot, 105-107 deg. is not uncommon
ColoFarmer
04-18-2013, 10:34
Try Clear Creek Reservoir, although ice may not be off yet... There's a campground on the west end of the lake.
+1 on Clear Creek. I would also look at Purgatory...
n8tive97
04-18-2013, 11:54
11 mile reservoir, fish between the lakes in the stream.
spqrzilla
04-18-2013, 12:25
There are a bunch of recreation areas on the Rio Grande due west of Trinidad although some are in New Mexico proper.
spqrzilla
04-18-2013, 12:26
11 mile reservoir, fish between the lakes in the stream.
That's nicknamed the "Dream Stream". Its good fishing but often crowded.
I really enjoy Sylvan Lake south of Eagle, also nice is Michigan Res. in North Park if you don't mind Beetle Kill Pines. Fishing is usually good at both. Good chance to see Moose at North Michigan.
Im a big fan of tarryall reservoir. Its free, trout fishing is great. There is pike also. Its ideal for jon-boats, but people put full sized ones on all the time.
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