Monarch Lake fishing

Fishing at Monarch Lake is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in July.

Last stocked

July 17, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

8,342 ft

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir

A U.S. Forest Service reservoir in the Arapaho National Recreation Area, adjacent to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. A trailhead at its west end connects to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and other hiking routes. Used for recreation and fishing.

Sources: water_type , shore_notes , photos , fishing_notes

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How Monarch Lake is stocked

Grand Lake (10.3 mi), Estes Lake (22.7 mi), Kriley Pond (25 mi), and Slough Pond (25.4 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fishing Monarch Lake

Monarch Lake is a reservoir located in Grand County, Colorado, within the Arapaho National Recreation Area. The dam, an earthen structure, was completed in 1929 and is owned by the United States Forest Service. This reservoir is utilized for both recreation and fishing, with its primary water source and exit point being Arapaho Creek.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 17, 2026	–	–	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.