Fish the San Miguel River

The San Miguel River area has fishing for everyone as it’s hallmark. From well stocked lakes, to prime water, this river appeals to all fishing skill levels. From the northern heights of the San Juan Mountains above the mountain town of Telluride, the San Miguel flows 81 miles to the northwest until it reaches the Dolores River near the Utah border. With runoff from April until late June, the river clears into July, with prime fishing from early July into mid September.

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Trout Lake- elevation 9,715 feet
Fish: Rainbow Trout
Access: Easy
Boating: Non-motorized
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lake Fork, San Miguel River- elevation 9,471 feet
Fish: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access: Easy
Boating: na
 
 
 
 
 
Lower Alta Lake- elevation 11,221
Fish: Rainbow Trout
Access: Easy
Boating: na
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fall Creek- elevation 8,597 feet
Fish: Brook Trout and Brown Trout
Access: Easy
Boating: na
 
 
 
 
 
 
San Miguel River- elevation 7,357 feet
Fish: Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout
Access: Easy
Boating: na
San Miguel State Wildlife Area Map
 
 
 
 
 
Applebaugh Pond- elevation 7,397 feet
Fish: Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout
Access: Easy
Boating: Non-motorized
Applebaugh Pond (Telluride Town Park) is for children under the age of 12, with a 4 fish limit. Fishing rods may be checked out, at no charge, from the Information Center in the park.

Miramonte Reservoir- elevation 7,701 feet
Fish: Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout
Access: Easy
Boating: Power Boats
Dan Noble State Wildlife Area Map
 
 
 
 
 
Rainbow Reservoir- elevation 5,924 feet
Fish: Rainbow Trout
Access: Easy
Boating: na
Located in Nucla on 3^rd Street.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buckeye Reservoir- elevation 7,614 feet
Fish: Brown Trout, Cutbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access: Medium
Boating: Motor Boats