Unseasonably warm weather may be the forecast for late December, but once winter finally sets in, it will be ice fishing season. Coloradans looking for one of the country’s best fishing spots need look no further than the mountains along the Front Range — more specifically, Lake Granby.
That’s according to FishingBooker, a website that connects anglers with guiding companies and excursions across the U.S. The site recently ranked its top 10 ice fishing destinations, in no particular order, and Lake Granby was the sole Colorado locale to make the list.
Located at nearly 8,300 feet in elevation, Lake Granby offers alpine serenity as well as plenty of lake trout and kokanee salmon to make your fishing excursion both peaceful and invigorating, FishingBooker said.
“The lake’s clear waters and high elevation make for a picturesque outing, and the experience often feels like a true wilderness escape,” the site said. “Local guides and outfitters will also help ensure your time on the ice is both safe and successful.”
Plus, there’s more to do than just fishing, FishingBooker touted, from snowshoeing to relaxing at a mountain lodge. “The combination of solitude and natural beauty makes it a standout location,” it added.
Lake Granby was one of 10 places featured on FishingBooker’s list, alongside Green Bay in Wisconsin and Flathead Lake in Montana. See the full list here. If you’re a newbie to the sport, don’t forget to check out these tips before you go.
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