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Lakes near Denver with offroad, fishing, camping

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#1 ·
Hi guys! Just moved to Denver and looking for the lakes where you can offroad to, and camp there, with good fishing. Would really appreciate if you recommend something not to far from denver.

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#3 ·
I dont imagine you're going to get a high amount of responses man. Lakes like that are highly coveted. You're gonna have to dig and research and maybe even drive up to some places. Read some more posts like this and you'll see. I'm pretty sure it's the definition of doing your work. Best of luck man
 
#7 ·
Hi SM,

Any lake you can drive to in the mountains is gonna get hit pretty hard.

A 4x4 lake with good fishing and camping is the Holy Grail in Colorado and tbh, I don't think you'll find it.

I'd split the 2 hobbies and spend a day 4x4'ing and then a day fishing, either by hiking to a lake or settling for a larger lake you can drive to.

If you really insist on a 4x4 adventure with a lake at the end for a kum shot, try Bill Moore Lake trail. Don't get stuck or break anything and no promises on any fish being in that lake.

Welcome to Colorado, The millennial generation's ultimate Nirvana holyland, seems like every millennial that can, is effn moving here.
 
#12 ·
Not to put a spot on blast but there is a lake up on hall valley road that is a 2 mile hike in. I think its about the same height as jefferson sense its almost at treeline. Gonna need a 4wd. My jeep is 3" with 31s and i make it. Buddy with a ranger had 30s and no lift and it was a bit challenging for him but he made it in and out with no damage. I would really reccomend buying skid plates for almost everything below if you are a novice. Ive seen guys bust holes in oil pans and tcases slipping off rocks. I was up there about a month ago and there was still 3' of snow in the shady areas. Couldnt make it all the way up. I dont have a winch yet lol. Its a great place to venture to... chit ive seen it half iced up in mid july before.
 
#14 · (Edited by Moderator)
Georgetown lake is a great place to go. The south shore is awesome for 4 wheeling. You can also get a cheap hotel room nearby and drink at the bars. There's lots of sexy fat girls with big butts that live in Georgetown, not like the meth mouthed harlots that live in downieville. You'll have a ball and you'll catch all the pond run steelhead your heart desires. Just don't
fish the inlet in the fall because that's what trump voters do.
 
#21 ·
Went wheelin up there today. One of my fav spots. Trail had 3' of snow before the bridge and beyond it. Bout 1/4 mile up from the trailhead was a downed tree. No way to pass. Turned around and hit redcone. Run off is just raging up there. Beaver ponds everywhere and the north fork is solid mud. Lot of tent pitchers too with the occasional drunk hippie.







 
#22 ·
One time I hiked up Fall River rd... And came across a Volkswagen van. I walked by it and heard grunting.., and peered in the window. Much to my surprise... I spied a dreadlocked woman in the poodle position getting her plumbing checked violently by an equally medusa-headed man. I just smiled at the happy lovebirds when they looked up, waved..and continued walking to the lake.


I skunked by the way. Haven't been back since.
 
#24 ·
Its not what it was 10 years ago. Alot more spurs rocks runoff breakage ect. Trail has even widened a bit. Heres a sexy selfie for ya. The gib trail dead ends like another 2 miles up and there is a old cabin with this long story about 2 pilots that crashed up there and made this cabin to survive in. People kinda see it as a monument now. Theres shovels in there, saws, cans of food. Basically everything to survive. Sign says you can use ir just replace what you take. Ill be there if we ever have zombs
 
#26 ·
Search "Colorado Fishing Atlas". A site hosted by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

I would post the Link for you, but I don't know how. What I do know is that you will get a ton negativity and attitude from the members of this site and usually not much help. Not to disparage them, that is just the way it is here in Colorado. You will notice it more when the restaurants open up again or when you can go to public functions or just meet them in general. That is not to say there aren't good people here, it just takes forever to get to know them or earn their trust. The general attitude is that they look at newcomers as someone who don't belong in their State. The fishing here is limited, the good spots are even more scarce. These good spots are already well known and elbow to elbow on the weekends. The poor fish here get hammered by us, so 'Mum' is the common word.

Search the Atlas, use its filters, start exploring. The best I can say is that Tuesday-Thursday gives you the best chance to be the first of the day to cast to a fish. But know, That fish will know the Catalog Number of any lure or fly you throw at it as soon as it hits the water.

Good Luck , and Welcome to Colorado.
 
#27 · (Edited)
My grandmother is from Colorado. She told me how nice it was 50 years ago. At that time was enough fish, for sure. I wish I visited Colorado, even you think that people from here aren't so friendly. My cousin live there and he always invites me. He tells me every time with such enthusiasm how much he likes to live outside the cities. He can go camping once per month, when with his family, when with his friends. Furthermore, he also teaches his kids how to survive in a wild environment with some necessary devices like a flashlight as this one https://www.amazon.com/Vont-Flashlight-Flashlights-Water-resistant-Accessories/dp/B089T8HDBV a kit for cooking, and a tent.
 
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