FLY FISHING ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
East of The Continental Divide
Big Thompson River Fern Lake Meandering through Moraine Park and upwards halfway up Fern Lake trail, this water fishes well amid plenty of summertime pressure.
Black Canyon Creek Twin Owls A fun brookie stream just far enough off the trail to provide some secluded fishing opportunities.
Black Lake Glacier Gorge A classic fly fishing lake, but the 5 mile hike past Mills and Glacier Creek may keep you too busy fishing to get here.
Boulder Brook Sprague Lake Some steep sections scare off most fishers, leaving plenty of dry fly fishing for Brookies to the ones who venture further.
Copeland Lake Sandbeach Lake Located at the trailhead, it can be busy at times.
Cow Creek Cow Creek A small and tight stream with a heavy canopy. You'd be surprised by the size of brookies in this stream.
Cub Creek Moraine Park Cub Creek braids throughout the Park. It receives significant pressure, but is good for kids during the summer months.
Dream Lake Bear Lake Located at the junction of two trails, it receives plenty of day traffic.
Fern Creek Fern Lake A beautiful stream mostly far enough from the trail to provide some seclusion
despite moderate traffic.
Fern Lake Fern Lake A popular destination despite its 4 mile trek with some significant altitude gain.
Glacier Creek Glacier Gorge This is a creek of may faces and one of the rare creeks in the Park that can offer a grand slam.
Glass Lake Glacier Gorge A beautiful 1⁄2 day hike brings you to this small lake with nice Greenbacks
Hiayaha, Lake Bear Lake A hot-n-cold lake which doesn't fish as well when its windy, primarly because it makes casting tough on this lake flanked by HUGE boulders.
Lawn Lake Lawn Lake A long day hike (6+ miles) brings you to one of the best Greenback lakes in the Park.
Lily Lake Lily Lake Another lake which caters to handicapped access. Fishes well for Greenbacks
with scuds and damsels.
Loch, The Glacier Gorge A mighty fun lake to fish with a dry fly in the many wind-protected coves.
Loomis Lake Fern Lake A steep hike not for the unprepared, but the reward is less pressured fish.
Mill Creek Follows Bear Lake Road Close to the road fishing brings plenty of anglers, where your A-game is SpeciesPopular Fishing Destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park
Mill Creek Follows Bear Lake Road Close to the road fishing brings plenty of anglers, where your A-game is required to catch these fish who see it all everyday.
Mills Lake Glacier Gorge A stunningly beautiful lake which attracts more photographers than fishers.
North Saint Vrain Creek Wild Basin An easy, moderate-length hike takes you by hungry browns and brookies
Odessa Lake Fern Lake A half-hour higher than Fern Lake, fishing is just as spectacular as in Fern Lake.
Roaring River Lawn Lake A classic wet wading stream where dappling is the best method. The wind
blows eight days a week down this river corridor.
Sandbeach Lake Sandbeach Lake A polular family hike and just as popular fly fishing destination.
Sky Pond Glacier Gorge A lengthy day hike at the end of Sky Pond Trail. Your reward are some of the
most colorful Brookies in the Park.
Sprague Lake Sprague Lake One of the lowest altitude lakes in the Park. Caters to handicap access.
Spruce Lake Fern Lake Most fish Fern and Odessa, but don't forget this lake while you are up there.
Thunder Lake Wild Basin A long hike best suited for an overnight trip. The lake and many small streams along the way are loaded with Brookies.
Ypsilon Lake Lawn Lake An overnight hike is best so you can spend time fishing the influent to Ypsilon Lake.
West of The Continental Divide
Baker Creek Bowen/Baker Follow Baker Gulch trail for easy fishing along the creek
Colorado River Route 34 The meager genesis of this world famous river; easy walk-in fishing all along Route 34 from Grand Lake to Timber Lake TH
East Inlet Creek East Inlet Trail Fun brooktrout fishing only minutes from the TH. Follow the creek off-trail in the meadow as long as you want
Haynach Lakes drainage Tonahutu Creek Trail A multi-day hike or aggressive 1-day adventure; not suited for flat landers
Lone Pine Lake East Inlet Trail A moderate day hike for eager brookies.
Onahu Creek Onahu Creek Trail Easy access and fishing west of Route 34 in open meadows
Spirit Lake East Inlet Trail An aggresive day hike better suited as an overnight trip
Timber Creek Timber Lake Fish the creek on the way to the lake for fun Brookies; a beautiful hike
Timber Lake Timber Lake An aggresive day hike for large Colorado River cutthroat; better suited as an overnight trip.
Tonahutu Creek Tonahutu Creek Trail An easy day hike to a fun small dry fly creek.
Verna, Lake East Inlet Trail A moderate day hike for plentiful & colorful brookies.
BKT: Brook Trout RBT: Rainbow Trout BRN: Brown Trout CRC: Colorado River Cutthroat GBC: Greenback Cutthroat YCT: Yellowstoone Cutthroat CUT: Generic Hybridized Cutthroat
Popular Fishing Destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park
Provided by A Fly Fisher's Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park - www.flyfishingrmnp.comBKT: Brook Trout RBT: Rainbow Trout BRN: Brown Trout CRC: Colorado River Cutthroat GBC: Greenback Cutthroat YCT: Yellowstoone Cutthroat CUT: Generic Hybridized Cutthroat
Popular Fishing Destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park
