Frantz Lake fishing

Frantz Lake fishing lists Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Cutbow, and Channel Catfish on record, outside the stocking reports. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

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Last stocked
May 1, 2026
Plants on record
1
Species recorded
5
Elevation
7,114 ft

Fish at Frantz Lake

0 stocked · 5 confirmed present

How Frantz Lake is stocked

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Lake O'Haver (10.4 mi), Clear Creek Reservoir (35.2 mi), Eleven Mile Reservoir (38.1 mi), and Twin Lakes Reservoir (39.8 mi) were stocked more recently.

Stocking history

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

Access and facts

Nearest town
Salida
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms

An 11-acre lake in Frantz Lake SWA just west of Salida: drive about 1.5 miles west on Crestone Ave, then turn onto Rd 154. ADA fishing pier, walking paths around the shore, parking and restrooms. Canoes and kayaks are hand-launched. Popular for ice fishing in winter.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.

Nearest lakes

Lake O'Haver 10.4 mi last stocked July 31, 2026 Clear Creek Reservoir 35.2 mi last stocked May 15, 2026 Spinney Mountain Reservoir 36.8 mi last stocked February 13, 2026 Eleven Mile Reservoir 38.1 mi last stocked August 21, 2026 Twin Lakes Reservoir 39.8 mi last stocked July 24, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Frantz Lake?

Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Cutbow, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Frantz Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 1, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.

How do you get on Frantz Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Salida. Facilities include restrooms. An 11-acre lake in Frantz Lake SWA just west of Salida: drive about 1.5 miles west on Crestone Ave, then turn onto Rd 154. ADA fishing pier, walking paths around the shore, parking and restrooms. Canoes and kayaks are hand-launched. Popular for ice fishing in winter.

Which lakes near Frantz Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake O'Haver (10.4 mi), Clear Creek Reservoir (35.2 mi), Eleven Mile Reservoir (38.1 mi), and Twin Lakes Reservoir (39.8 mi) were stocked more recently.

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