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Frantz Lake

State Park in Chaffee County, Colorado

Water Type:

Lake

Conditions:

Frantz Lake boasts excellent rainbow trout fishing year round and is a popular for ice fishing. Anglers at Frantz will also have quality fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass.

Stocking Report:

Stocked

Activities:

Fishing, Ice Fishing

Common Species:

Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Cutbow, Channel Catfish

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Frantz Lake

State Park in Chaffee County, Colorado

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Water Type:

Lake

Conditions:

Frantz Lake boasts excellent rainbow trout fishing year round and is a popular for ice fishing. Anglers at Frantz will also have quality fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass.

Stocking Report:

Stocked

Activities:

Fishing, Ice Fishing

Common Species:

Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Cutbow, Channel Catfish

Body of Water

Description

Frantz Lake State Wildlife Area is a top quality fishery in the heart of Salida, CO. Frantz Lake provides an excellent fishing experience for the whole family and also has an ADA access fishing pier. No motorized boating is allowed at the SWA however hand-launched fishing craft such as canoes and kayaks are popular.


 

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