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Elk River
State Park in Routt County, Colorado
Water Type:
River
Conditions:
This freestone stream provides angling opportunities for rainbow trout, brown trout and mountain whitefish.
Stocking Report:
Stocked
Activities:
Fishing
Common Species:
Rainbow Trout,
Brown Trout,
Mountain Whitefish
Elk River
State Park in Routt County, Colorado
Water Type:
River
Conditions:
This freestone stream provides angling opportunities for rainbow trout, brown trout and mountain whitefish.
Stocking Report:
Stocked
Activities:
Fishing
Common Species:
Rainbow Trout,
Brown Trout,
Mountain Whitefish
Body of Water
Description
From upper boundary of Christina SWA downstream to Mad Creek confluence.
Offers easy walk-wade access on approximately 1.5 miles of the beautiful Elk River. This freestone stream provides angling opportunities for rainbow trout, brown trout and mountain whitefish in a beautiful setting and gorgeous valley. This SWA abuts the Routt National Forest with multiple trailheads and numerous recreational opportunities.
Be a Pain in the ANS!
If you use water, aquatic nuisance species (ANS) can affect you. For example, Zebra and quagga mussels clog up the infrastructure that delivers water to our homes. Keeping invasive species under control is a matter of public health.