Fish for: Stocked with rainbow and cutthroat trout Expect: With views of Beaver Creek mountain, this 15-acre lake is a popular spin fishing spot. “There are very big fish in Nottingham,” said Michael ...

Anyone 16 and older is required to have a fishing license to fish at Aurora Reservoir which cannot be purchased on-site so be sure to plan ahead. Bear Creek Lake Park 15600 W. Morrison Rd.

Fishing Tips Unlike previous summers, Colorado is in the middle of a snowmelt from a once-every-20-years snowpack. This means rivers are running high and can be dangerous.

Vail, Gore Creek — Located off of Interstate 70, this spot near the famous ski town can offer a great supply of trout. Brown, Rainbow, Brook and Cutthroat travel in the creek.