Charter Fishing Trips: Grand Lake & Lake Granby

Grand Lake, surrounded by majestic mountains, lies northwest of Shadow Mountain, 100 miles from Denver.  It's abundant supply of Rainbow, Brook, Mackinaw, Cutthroat Trout and Salmon makes it some of the best waters in the West.

Lake Granby, nestled on the western entry of the Rocky Mountain National Park, is the second largest lake in Colorado, 86 miles northwest of Denver on Highway 40.
A deep water lake conveniently situated between Winter Park and Grand Lake, it is generally less crowded than the more well known Grand Lake.

Our charter guides are licensed to fish in both lakes, so let us know if you have a preference for your trip.

Fishing with Bernie offers experienced, sought after guides year round. Convenient distance from Winter Park's all season resort accommodations gets you on the water and fishing for the big ones.

There's nothing quite like a fishing trip at either Lake Granby or Grand Lake, CO; no matter which season you choose. Quite a few of our guests have said it was an amazing lifetime experience, worthy of annual bookings.

You'll bring;
 *weather appropriate clothing (remember, things can change pretty quick up here
 *sunscreen
 * sunglasses
 * rain gear
 * lunch and non-alcoholic beverages
 *a camera

  Our day will be from 6-8 hours depending on the weather and how the fish are biting. During most of the year we'll vertically jig Lake Trout over various depths around the lake. This is a challenging, but very rewarding way to fish. Some of the largest fish in the lakes are caught this way.

Spring and fall, we'll also jig and cast various lures to Kokanee Salmon, Rainbows and Brown Trout.  

Our experienced guides will put you where the big trout are biting! Hurry and book now for your fishing vacation.

Spring Fishing

*April Thru June*

Jig and cast lures to:
Lake Trout
Kokanee Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout This time of year we are casting and jigging to everything on the lake. We target whatever species you would like to catch, but our main focus is trophy Lake trout.

Lake Granby, located approximately 86 miles from Denver on US Hwy 40, is the second largest lake in Colorado.  Often overlooked as a destination it  combines memorable fishing with breathtakingly scenic backdrop and easy access to the western side of the Rocky Mountain National Park.  Travelers will find it a convenient location set between Winter Park with it's ski/mountain biking and Grand Lake.

Summer Fishing

*June Thru August*

Jig and cast lures to:
Lake Trout
Kokanee Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout We are jigging for the largest fish in the 3 lakes area.  

Your guide will meet you at the ramp at a predetermined hour.  Typical day are 6-8 hours on the water depending on the weather and how the fish are biting. You will be fishing in our fully equipped boat with tackle field tested for catching big trout and salmon.  After a full day of fishing we will return to the ramp and your fish will be cleaned and ready for you to take home and cook up a feast.

Fall Fishing

*September Thru October*

Jig and cast lures to:
Lake Trout
Kokanee Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout The kokanee bite can be red hot the last 2 weeks of September then the Lake trout bite explodes with reat numbers of 14-24inch Macinaw.

We will meet on the boat ramp at a previously agreed upon time. I supply all the fishing gear, (boat, rods reel, tackle).

You need to bring clothes for the weather (remember the weather can change pretty quick up here.) sunscreen, sunglasses, raingear, lunch,non-alcoholic beverages, Gloves (during the cooler season, a hat, and a camera.

Our day will be from 6-8 hours depending on the weather and how the fish are biting.

Winter Ice Fishing

*December Thru April*

Jig and cast lures to:
Lake Trout, 12-27-10 the lake is just now starting to freeze. With any luck we will be on the ice next week.

We will meet on the boat ramp at a previously agreed upon time. I supply all the fishing gear, (boat, rods reel, tackle).

You need to bring clothes for the weather (remember the weather can change pretty quick up here.) sunscreen, sunglasses, raingear, lunch,non-alcoholic beverages, Gloves (during the cooler season, a hat, and a camera.

Our day will be from 6-8 hours depending on the weather and how the fish are biting.