Ruedi Creek Fishing Guide, Eagle County, Colorado

• Overview

  Ruedi Creek falls in Eagle County, part of Colorado. Elevation runs to 7,746 feet. For a base, Basalt sits 12 miles out. The big place round here is Boulder, 93 miles distant. Nearby, in order: Lost Lake some 4.9 miles off, Rim Lake at 6.7 miles, LEDE Reservoir some 7.1 miles off, Sugarloaf Lake at 7.8 miles and Shingle Lake some 8.3 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Ruedi Creek

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. County-wide records name brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Ruedi Creek repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 57°F, the coldest about 17°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Slack stretches skin over in the cold months, while the faster water stays open around early May. The open-water window runs from around early May to about late November in an average year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Ruedi Creek.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public data records a boat ramp half a mile out. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Lost Lake sits 4.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Ruedi Creek.