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Crater Lakes

Crater Lakes is a lake in Colorado, near Gilpin County.

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Fish species in Crater Lakes

Crater Lakes is a lake in Gilpin County, Colorado, and covers about 24.7 acres.

The small size of Crater Lakes makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.

Nearby fishing waters

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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.

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Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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