Monarch Lake fishing
Monarch Lake fishing 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
- 1
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 8,342 ft
Fish at 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. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Monarch Lake is stocked
Kriley Pond (25 mi) and Slough Pond (25.4 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
Forest Service reservoir in the Arapaho National Recreation Area, beside the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The 4-mile Monarch Lake Loop trail circles the 140-acre lake and anglers cast from the shoreline. Non-motorized boating only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard). Max depth about 15 ft.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Monarch Lake
Nearest lakes
Camping near Monarch Lake
Campgrounds within 15 miles of Monarch Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Arapaho Bay camping (1.5 miles), Green Ridge camping (8.8 miles), Cutthroat Bay Group Campground (9.1 miles), Stillwater camping (9.2 miles), and Camp Dick (11.9 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.
Straight-line distances.
Public land at Monarch Lake
Monarch Lake is inside Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
It is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Monarch Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 17, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in July.
How do you get on Monarch Lake?
Forest Service reservoir in the Arapaho National Recreation Area, beside the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The 4-mile Monarch Lake Loop trail circles the 140-acre lake and anglers cast from the shoreline. Non-motorized boating only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard). Max depth about 15 ft.
Which lakes near Monarch Lake were stocked more recently?
Kriley Pond (25 mi) and Slough Pond (25.4 mi) were stocked more recently.