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Fishing · Grand Junction, CO

Connected Lakes

easySpring conditions. Water temperatures beginning to rise, increasing fish activity. Shore fishing productive as fish move to shallower water. Ice may still be present at higher elevations in early spring.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:17 pm.

74°

Smoky

Feels like 74°

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:17 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 594 cfs, water 72°.

Distance

Elevation gain

82ft

High point

4,648ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Connected Lakes is a series of ponds and lakes within the Connected Lakes section of James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Situated at an elevation of 4,600 feet, the area offers easy fishing access via four ADA-accessible fishing piers. The water bodies support largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Anglers commonly use topwater baits for bass and nightcrawlers for other species. The site is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the fishing season extending from April through October, though May to September offers temperatures between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Parking is available, and restrooms are located near the piers. Leashed dogs and service animals are permitted. Hand-carry and electric motorized vessels are allowed on the lakes, which feature a boat ramp to the Colorado River. The area includes trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Trail profile

Gain

82 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,648 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Main Access Point4,600 ft
2Secondary Access Point4,648 ft
3Deep Pool 24,566 ft
4Scenic Overlook4,567 ft

Latest water reportfair

Spring conditions. Water temperatures beginning to rise, increasing fish activity. Shore fishing productive as fish move to shallower water. Ice may still be present at higher elevations in early spring.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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