Fishing remains very good on the streams and lakes in the area. Water temperatures are starting to rise a bit and fish are very active. This is a prime time to be on the water, get out and enjoy the excellent bite while the crowds are low and the fishing is on fire!
Grand Lake - Boat ramps are now open, hours will be 6am to 8pm. Water temperatures are in the mid 40’s. Fishing for all species has been excellent. Rainbow trout and brown are active along the shorelines and inlet areas. Sierra Slammer tubes under a float or a silver colored Kastmaster spoon are good lure choices. Also finding the occasional tiger muskie when working shorelines. Lake trout are active in the 20 to 45 foot depths, A 3/8 ounce glow colored jig head with a black grub body tipped with sucker has been a very productive lure.
Williams Fork Reservoir - Boat ramps will remain closed for the season due to low water levels. Non-motorized hand launched boats are allowed. Water level is at 51%. Shore fishing has been good for northern pike, brown trout and lake trout. Look for the northern pike in the shallow bays, large streamers or rainbow trout colored crankbaits are good lure choices. If looking for lake trout look to the shorelines that drop off rapidly, green 3 inch tubes worked slowly along bottom are a good lure, stay mobile to find areas that hold fish.
Lake Granby- Stillwater boat ramp is open 6 am to 8 pm. Water level is 30 feet below full with water temperatures in the upper 40’s in the morning warming to low 50’s by the afternoon. Fishing has been good for all species. Brown trout and rainbow trout are active along the rocky shorelines, 3 inch crankbaits, small tubes and orange or pink colored spoons are good lure choices. Best lake trout action is in 15 to 50 feet of water. Dark colored tubes tipped with sucker worked tight to the bottom has been very effective.
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