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Boat Ramps at Colorado Public Waters

Colorado 2 Verified Launch Sites Mapped

Operating Hours5:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
Access FeeDay Use Pass Required
Public Access Points2 Ramps Mapped
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About Colorado Public Waters

Explore public boat ramps, marinas, and launch facilities on Colorado Public Waters in Colorado. Features 2 verified public access points with trailer parking, amenities, and driving directions.

Official Fishing & Angler Guide

Fish Species & Seasons on Colorado Public Waters

Popular sportfish species, prime bite seasons, effective tactics, and state regulations for Colorado.

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Rainbow & Brown TroutRainbow & Brown Trout
Spring & Fall Cool Water Periods

Troll flashers and spoons in deep cool thermoclines or cast spinners and inline flies near inflow streams.

Smallmouth BassSmallmouth Bass
Late Spring & Early Autumn

Focus on rocky points, gravel humps, and current breaks with crankbaits, tube jigs, and drop-shot rigs.

WalleyeWalleye
Spring Post-Spawn & Autumn Evenings

Fish low-light periods and night hours along weedlines and rocky reefs using nightcrawler harnesses and jig-and-minnow combos.

Northern PikeNorthern Pike
Early Spring & Late Fall

Work shallow vegetated bays with large spinnerbaits, spoons (Daredevle), and jerkbaits with steel leaders.

Best Times & Conditions

Dawn (5:30 AM – 9:00 AM) and Dusk (6:00 PM – Sunset). Peak feeding occurs during low-light conditions and moving tidal or river currents.

Spring spawn and fall transitions are prime for Rainbow & Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass. Summer night fishing is popular for catfish and walleye.
State Regulations & Licensing

A valid Colorado Resident or Non-Resident Fishing License is required for all anglers age 16+. Follow state size limits, creel limits, and aquatic nuisance species (ANS) boat drainage regulations.

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All Public Launches on Colorado Public Waters (2)

Cottonwood #1 Boat Launch - Grand Valley RDColorado Public Waters
Colorado Public Recreation Area, Colorado

Cottonwood #1 Boat Launch - Grand Valley RD

5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Day Use Pass Required
Boat launch
Weir & Johnson Boat Launch- Grand Valley RDColorado Public Waters
Colorado Public Recreation Area, Colorado

Weir & Johnson Boat Launch- Grand Valley RD

24/7 Public Launch Access Day Use Pass Required
Boat launch