Fishing Lake Granby

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Lake Granby, CO

Popular Fish Species Lake Granby, CO

Lake Granby Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Thanks to a continued stocking program, fishing for rainbow trout in Lake Granby has been very productive for local anglers. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Lake Granby Popular Fish - Kokanee Salmon

Kokanee Salmon Fishing

Sockeye salmon which remain landlocked, never migrating to the ocean, are called kokanee salmon. On-going stocking of kokanee salmon by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife helps to maintain a nice population for the fishery. Typically kokanee average one to two pounds. As one of the premiere kokanee fishing lakes in Colorado, Lake Granby delivers plenty of fish above normal averages. These tasty fish school in lakes at depths which remain at ideal temperatures of between 48 and 58 degrees. Once this depth is identified, use a fish finder to locate schools. Use small lures trolled at the appropriate depth. The can also be caught using corn, but the main way they are caught is using flashy lures which they attack when the lure intrudes their space. In winter, once the ice is safe, try ice fishing for kokanee.

Brown Trout Fishing

Currently, fishing for brown trout in Lake Granby is delivering some nice catches. These hearty fighters migrate around the lake in search of baitfish and comfortable water temperatures, preferably in the 50 to 62 degree range. In spring brown trout, along with the baitfish, move to the shallows which warms first. As the days get warmer in summer they move deeper, again following schools of bait. As Fall and Winter arrive, browns tend to stay in deeper water. When these trout move deep, it is typically in the 20- to 45-foot range. Nightcrawlers are always a good bait for brown trout. In-line spinners, bait-colored crankbaits and small spoons are other options. Experiment with depth and retrieve speed. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Lake Granby Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, cutbow trout and kokanee salmon at Lake Granby in Colorado.

As the second largest body of water in Colorado, Lake Granby spans over 7,200 surface acre feet. With forty miles of shoreline it is easy to find a nice place to fish. In addition to great fishing it is a favorite area for hikers, snowmobilers, boating enthusiasts and campers. Ice fishing can be very productive in winter, especially for lake trout.

Fish Species in Lake Granby, CO

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Lake Granby Amenities

Marina: YES (3)
Boat Rentals: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Concessions: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Beacon Landing Marina
Rentals: Canoes and pontoons
970 627-3671

Highland Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
970 531-8759

Indian Peaks Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
970 887-3456

Marinas

Beacon Landing Marina
1026 Co Rd 64
Grand Lake, CO 80447
970 627-3671

Highland Marina
7878 US-34
Granby, CO 80446
970 531-8759

Indian Peaks Marina
6862 US-34
Granby, CO 80446
970 887-3456

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Arapaho Bay Campground Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, this is a two-lane concrete ramp with limited gravel parking.

Stillwater Boating Site
This is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks, and paved parking. It is located in the northwest corner of the lake in Stillwater Campground.

Sunset Point Boating Site
Located on Sunset Point, on the west side of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock, and paved parking.