Frantz Lake fishing

Fishing at Frantz Lake has stocking on record, but the report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.

Last stocked

May 1, 2026

Plants on record

1

Species recorded

0

Elevation

7,114 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Salida
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
Facilities
restrooms

Frantz Lake SWA sits west of Salida off Rd 154, a short drive from Crestone Ave. Non-motorized boating (hand launch only) and bank fishing for rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and channel catfish. Restrooms on site, and a popular winter ice fishing spot too.

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How Frantz Lake is stocked

Lake O'Haver (10.4 mi), Shavano Pond (12.3 mi), North Fork Reservoir (16.9 mi), Hot Springs Reservoir (28 mi), and Clear Creek Reservoir (35.2 mi) were stocked more recently.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 1, 2026 – – – report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.

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