Estes Lake

Estes Lake fishing

Fishing at Estes Lake is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in June and September.

Last stocked

September 4, 2026

Plants on record

3

Species recorded

0

Elevation

7,476 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Estes Park
Shore access
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes

Reservoir on the Big Thompson River east of downtown Estes Park, formed by Olympus Dam. An ADA accessible fishing pier sits steps from the Fisherman's Nook parking lot. The lake's marina rents kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and fishing boats along the Lake Estes Trail.

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Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 4, 2026 – – – report
June 19, 2026 – – – report
June 5, 2026 – – – report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.

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