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Fishing near Breckenridge

Lakes, rivers and recreation areas near Breckenridge where fishing is allowed, closest first.

26places to fish
5 mito the closest
15within 30 miles

Good to know: Anyone 16 or older generally needs a state fishing license; seasons, limits and special rules vary by water. Colorado license information ↗

Closest picks

1

Peak One

5 mi north · USDA Forest Service

Peak One Campground is located on the Dillon Reservoir near the town of Frisco, offering an abundance of recreational activities. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile Ranges.

2

Lowry Campground

6 mi north · USDA Forest Service

At an elevation of 9,320 feet, Lowry Campground is located between Summit Cove and Breckenridge, Colorado in the White River National Forest.

3

Prospector

6 mi north · USDA Forest Service

At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest.

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5 mi north · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Peak One

Peak One Campground is located on the Dillon Reservoir near the town of Frisco, offering an abundance of recreational activities. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile Ranges.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife viewing

6 mi north · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Lowry Campground

At an elevation of 9,320 feet, Lowry Campground is located between Summit Cove and Breckenridge, Colorado in the White River National Forest.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife viewing

6 mi north · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Prospector

At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife viewing

7 mi north · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Heaton Bay

Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife viewing

7 mi north · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Windy Point Group (Co)

Windy Point is located near Dillon Reservoir at an elevation of 9,000 feet in the White River National Forest. The site consists of a group camp and a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 100 people each.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife viewing

11 mi southeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Jefferson Creek

Campers looking for a pleasant fishing destination with great mountain views will enjoy camping at Jefferson Creek. The campground is located a short drive or hike from Jefferson Lake.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking

12 mi southeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Aspen (Co)

Aspen Campground is an excellent place for campers looking to relax, hike, fish and enjoy the sounds of nature. The campground sits near Jefferson Creek, a few miles downriver of Jefferson Lake.

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking

12 mi southeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

Lodgepole Campground is a creekside destination with incredible Colorado mountain views.

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking

13 mi southeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Roberts Cabin

Roberts Cabin is one of the recognized historic cabins in Pike & San Isabel National Forests.

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Wildlife viewing

15 mi southwest · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Camp Hale East Fork Group

Located in the wide-open spaces of a lush green valley near the headwaters of the Eagle River and East Fork Eagle River, Camp Hale East Fork is the ideal spot for large group camping.

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife viewing

16 mi southwest · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Camp Hale Memorial

Camp Hale Memorial Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, offering guests a wonderful setting for recreation and relaxation.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Wildlife viewing

16 mi east · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Timberline Campground

The Timberline Campground, near Kenosha Pass, is about 7 miles southwest of the small town of Grant. The abundance of aspens at the site creates impressive fall scenery along the forested hillside.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Wildlife viewing

17 mi southeast · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Kenosha Pass Campground

Kenosha Pass Campground is a small, conveniently-located campground heralded by backpackers on the Colorado Trail and by those looking for a scenic, mountain family getaway.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Wildlife viewing

24 mi southwest · Bureau of Reclamation

Turquoise Lake

Recreation facilities consist of 8 campgrounds, accommodating 300 campsites and 2 boat-launching ramps. Surface available for recreation includes 780 acres. Primary recreation activities include camping and fishing.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Water sports

30 mi northwest · Bureau of Reclamation

Green Mountain Reservoir

The dam is on the western slope 13 miles southeast of Kremmling, Colorado, on the Blue River, a tributary of the Colorado. Recreational developments include 6 campgrounds, 208 campsites, and 2 boat-launch facilities. Good access.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Water sports

30 to 75 miles (11)

41 mi northwest · Bureau of Land Management

Upper Colorado River Recreation Area

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Photography
  • Water sports
  • Wildlife viewing

42 mi west · Bureau of Reclamation

Ruedi Reservoir

Ruedi Dam and Reservoir, features of the Fryingpan Arkansas Project , are on the Fryingpan River about 15 miles east of Basalt, Colorado.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Picnicking
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Water sports

44 mi north · Bureau of Reclamation

Lake Granby

Granby Dam and Lake Granby, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project are on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado. Developments include 260 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Wildlife viewing

44 mi north · Bureau of Reclamation

Willow Creek Reservoir

Willow Creek, a tributary on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado, is diverted by Willow Creek Dam and Canal, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Picnicking
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Water sports

50 mi east · US Army Corps of Engineers

Bear Creek Lake

Bear Creek Dam, the last of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods, is located on the southwest edge of suburban Lakewood at the confluence of Bear Creek and Turkey Creek.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
  • Picnicking

50 mi north · Bureau of Reclamation

Shadow Mountain Lake

Shadow Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project , are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access exists.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Water sports

52 mi east · US Army Corps of Engineers

Chatfield Lake

Chatfield Dam, located southwest of Denver on the South Platte River, was the second of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Picnicking
  • Water sports

56 mi northwest · Bureau of Land Management

King Mountain

The King Mountain SRMA is unique due to its remoteness and proximity to the Flat Tops Wilderness and its huge elk herd.

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Wildlife viewing

56 mi southwest · Bureau of Reclamation

Taylor River State Wildlife Area

Recreation at Taylor River State Wildlife Area is managed by the Colorado Division of Wildlife under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The Division of Wildlife can be reached at 970-641-7070; e mail dan.brauch@state.co.us.

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife viewing

57 mi south · USDA Forest Service

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands ( forest locator map ) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's…

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horse Camping

61 mi north · National Park Service

Rocky Mountain National Park

Located in northern Colorado, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park can explore over 415 square miles (265,807 acres) within the Southern Rocky Mountains.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Horseback riding
  • Picnicking

Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Breckenridge. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.

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Questions

Where is the closest place for fishing near Breckenridge?

Peak One (USDA Forest Service), about 5 miles north of Breckenridge as the crow flies. Next are Lowry Campground (6 mi) and Prospector (6 mi).

Do I need a fishing license near Breckenridge?

Yes, anglers 16 and older generally need a Colorado fishing license from the state wildlife agency. Rules, seasons and limits vary by water.

Who manages these places?

Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.

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