River, Ice Fishing

Location: Rio Grande - Fisherman's Access at Rio Grande Campground

Elevation: 8800

Commonly Caught Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Suggested Bait: Flies and lures

Restrictions: Must have Colorado Fishing License to fish. Fly/Lure Only; 2 Brown trout limit, minimum 12 inches; All rainbow trout must be released

Seasonal Accessibility: Late Spring/Summer/Fall

Seasonal Accessibility Notes: Normally open year around for camping and river access.  May be physically snowed in Dec-April.  Access road may be closed between March 1st and May 15th for the mud season.

Access: Car (4x4 not required)

Driving Directions: From Creede, go 8.5 miles west on CO 149, then follow signs to Rio Grande Fisherman's Area.

Forest Service Info:: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recreation/fishing/recarea/?recid=29150&actid=43

This is a small, developed camping area in a grassy meadow, right on the banks of the Rio Grande River. It is not recommended for large RVs or long/wide trailers because the access road going down into the site is narrow and steep.  The recently remodeled (2010) area has 7 camp sites with picnic tables and fireplace rings.