Lake San Cristobal Fishing near Telluride, Colorado

Lake San Cristobal is a reservoir located just 28.5 miles from Telluride, in Hinsdale County, in the state of Colorado, United States, near Lake City, CO. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including sockeye salmon, lake trout, rainbow trout and brown trout here. Whether you’re spinning, trolling, baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake San Cristobal. Alternate names for this reservoir include San Cristovaal Lake, San Cristobal Lake and San Cristopal Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Colorado Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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