There are numerous options for fishing in the area, including lakes, rivers, & streams. Lake fishing options include Monarch Lake, Strawberry Lake, Grand Lake, Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir, and Meadow Creek Reservoir. River and stream fishing options include the Colorado River in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Colorado River in Middle Park, the Fraser River, St. Louis Creek, and the Williams Fork River. Unfortunately, access to many of the streams and creeks is limited due to private land, but public access is available within Rocky Mountain National Park and Forest Service land.
 
Private water access to the Colorado River, Fraser River, and Ranch Creek is available, for a cost ($50/day), from Devil's Thumb Ranch. In addition, guided fishing is available through the Grand County Fishing Company LLC.
 
The Grand County Fishing Company LLC shop carries fly patterns for the Fraser, Colorado, Williams Fork, and all the smaller rivers, streams and lakes in Grand County. The shop is located at 601 Zerex Street in Fraser, next to the ALCO shopping center. Their phone number is (970) 726-5231
 
MoHenry's Trout Shop is a full service fly and fishing shop with equipment, rentals, and supplies. They carry fly patterns for the Colorado, Fraser, Williams Fork, and the high mountain lakes and streams. The shop is located at the south end of Fraser on U.S. Highway 40, next to Rocky Mountain Moonshine. Their phone number is (970) 726-9754.
 

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