Fishing Green Mountain Reservoir
AKA: Green Mountain Lake
Popular Fish Species Green Mountain Reservoir, CO
Lake Trout Fishing
Again this year, fishing for lake trout in Green Mountain Reservoir is delivering quality results, and the fish are plentiful. Lake trout over 20 pounds are reported from time to time. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing for big lake trout with spoons can deliver some great catches. These large trout can be caught from as shallow as 15 to 30 feet in Spring and Fall, to as deep as 150 feet or more during Summer and Winter. It is a monumental help to use fish finders, or other electronics to help in locating these roaming schools of lake trout. They feed on baitfish and small fish, so jigs rigged to imitate their prey often work well straight down under the boat. Trolling with numerous set-ups can also produce good catches.
Rainbow Trout Fishing
Careful stocking programs by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife has helped to maintain a decent population of rainbow trout for anglers at Green Mountain Reservoir. 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. While fishing from a boat is preferred, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. 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.
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 prime kokanee fishing lakes in Colorado, Green Mountain Reservoir 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.
Green Mountain Reservoir Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon and northern pike at Green Mountain Reservoir in Colorado.
There are 2,100 surface acres to enjoy at Green Mountain Reservoir. Plenty of room for fishing and other boating activities. Fishing enthusiasts can pursue trout, salmon and pike, including ice fishing in winter. Early Spring and late Fall tend to produce some of the biggest stringers.
Fish Species in Green Mountain Reservoir, CO
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Green Mountain Reservoir Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rentals: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: YES
Concessions: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Heeney Marina
Rentals: Pontoon Boats
970 724-9441
Marinas
Heeney Marina
151 Co Rd 1798
Silverthorne, CO 80498
970 724-9441
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Heeney Marina Boat Launch Ramp
This is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks, and gravel parking. It is located in the northwest sector of the lake, off Highway 30.
McDonald Flats Boating Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, this is a single-lane concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Fishing Guides On Green Mountain Reservoir
Alpine Fishing Adventures - trout, salmon
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Fishing License
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Closest Campgrounds & RV Parks
Prairie Creek Campground - 970 945-2521
Cow Creek North Campground
Cow Creek South Campground
Elliot Creek Campground
Green Mountain Reservoir CO Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Green Mountain Reservoir
Heeney Marina
151 Co Rd 1798
Silverthorne, CO 80498
970 724-9441
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