Gilpin County · lake · 25 acres
Crater Lakes
Crater Lakes is a lake in Gilpin County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
69°
46°
27 mph
25%
Fri
Drizzle
72°
46°
16 mph
19%
Sat
Overcast
70°
50°
9 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Arapaho Lakes0.8 mi
- Clayton Lake0.7 mi
- Iceberg Lakes1.3 mi
- Arapaho Creek1.2 mi
- Forest Lakes1.6 mi
- Heart Lake1.8 mi
- Deadman Lake1.8 mi
- Rogers Pass Lake2.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Crater Lakes fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crater Lakes?+
Yes — Colorado requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Crater Lakes?+
Crater Lakes is a lake in Gilpin County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.