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Colorado · Fishing
Kremmling sits at the confluence of the Colorado and Blue rivers, which means anglers here have more variety within a short drive than most Front Range towns can offer in an entire county.
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Kremmling sits at the confluence of the Colorado and Blue rivers, which means anglers here have more variety within a short drive than most Front Range towns can offer in an entire county. The Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir feeds into the Colorado near Confluence River Access, and that stretch draws wade fishers working the riffles around Kimball Bridge on Highway 9 and the flats at Barger Gulch Fishing Access. If moving water isn't your preference, the area has a solid spread of stillwater options: Hinman Reservoir, Milk Creek Reservoir, Albert Reservoir, and the quieter Junction Butte Wetlands all hold fish and tend to see far less pressure than the river accesses. Muddy Creek Fishing Access, tucked below the Kremmling Cliffs, adds another stillwater option with a dramatic backdrop. Dumont Campground gives overnight anglers a base right on the water, which is worth knowing if you want early-morning access without a long drive. None of these spots require a technical approach to reach, but the river sections reward anglers who understand current seams and can read water. Expect crowds at the river accesses on summer weekends and considerably more solitude at the reservoirs on weekdays.
The Colorado and Blue rivers in this area hold brown and rainbow trout, and the reservoirs around Kremmling typically support warm and cool-water species including pike and bass alongside trout. Check the current Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations for specific water-body stocking information before your trip, as stocking schedules change seasonally.
Late spring runoff can blow out the river sections through May or into June depending on snowpack, so the river accesses at Kimball Bridge, Barger Gulch, and Confluence are most productive from late June through October. The reservoirs fish well earlier in the season once ice-out occurs, typically in April, and again in fall when water temperatures drop. Summer mornings and evenings are the most productive windows on all waters here.
Confluence River Access
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Willow Creek Group
~45 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Arapaho National Recreation Area
~1h 3m drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Dumont Campground
~34 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Teal Lake Group Campsite
~53 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
State Bridge Recreation Site
~39 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Hinman Reservoir
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Catamount Bridge Boat Launch
~46 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Muddy Creek Fishing Access and Kremmling Cliffs
~8 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Grizzly Creek Guard Station
~50 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Junction Butte Wetlands
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
South Fork Group Site - Arapaho NF
~57 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CO.
Yes, a valid Colorado fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older. Some stretches of the Blue and Colorado rivers in Grand County carry special regulations including bag and size limits or gear restrictions, so download the current CPW regulation booklet and look up each specific access point before you go rather than assuming standard statewide rules apply.
Barger Gulch Fishing Access, Confluence River Access, and Kimball Bridge all have designated parking and relatively short walks to the water, making them the most accessible river options. Muddy Creek Fishing Access and Junction Butte Wetlands are good stillwater choices if you want flat ground and minimal hiking. Dumont Campground is worth considering if you want to be camped right next to the water.
A 9-foot 5-weight fly rod covers most situations on the Colorado and Blue river accesses, with nymphing rigs being the most consistent producers in the deeper runs. Spinning gear with small spinners or soft plastics also works well, particularly at Confluence River Access where the water widens. Waders are useful but not mandatory in summer when water levels drop and some sections can be fished from the bank.
