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Twin Lakes Upper Fishing
A 764-acre Colorado lake in Lake County at 9,185 feet.
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Lake County
A quick portrait of Twin Lakes Upper
Measured from the CPW water layer, Twin Lakes Upper is a lake of some 764 acres in Lake County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 9,185 feet. The surrounding property is San Isabel National Forest, per CPW. Twin Lakes is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 3 miles off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Southeast Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names brown trout, cutbow, lake trout, rainbow trout, snake river cutthroat trout and trout. Craft permitted, per CPW: Motor boats (gasoline). Atlas notes: easy to reach, medium pressure. On ice: ice fishing listed as yes.
764acres
9,185feet elevation
0boat ramps
6species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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What anglers catch at Twin Lakes Upper
Listed fish for Twin Lakes Upper, each linked where Colorado has a species page.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Ramp access for Twin Lakes Upper
For Twin Lakes Upper, the ramp layer is empty; nearby ramps are listed.
Mapped access at Twin Lakes Upper
- Twin Lakes Upper fishing access near Twin Lakeseasy access, 9,185 ft
Boat ramps in reach of Twin Lakes Upper
- East Ramp on Twin Lakes LowerTwin Lakes Lower, 3 miles east
- Clear Creek Reservoir SWAClear Creek Reservoir, 7 miles southeast
- Matchless Ramp on Turquoise LakeTurquoise Lake, 12 miles north
- Railroad Bridge Boat Rampboat ramp, condition good, 15 miles southeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Limits a warden checks at Twin Lakes Upper
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | Daily bag 20, possession 20 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
For the statewide limits chart, Twin Lakes Upper counts as in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Twin Lakes Upper follows the statewide chart.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Stocking
Stocking report listings for Twin Lakes Upper
Twin Lakes Upper appears 4 listings on the CPW trout report, most recently June 13, 2025.
2listings in 2025
2listings in 2024
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| April 25, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| August 20, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| August 7, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
Compare
Nearby water compared with Twin Lakes Upper
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Upper | 764 | 9,185 | 0 | yes | |
| Mount Elbert Forebay | 2 miles north | 276 | 9,639 | 0 | yes |
| Twin Lakes Lower | 2 miles east | 1,708 | 9,204 | 1 | yes |
| Hallenbeck Ponds | 2 miles northwest | 7 | 10,394 | 0 | |
| Emerald Lake, Lake County | 5 miles north | 4 | 9,996 | 0 | |
| Hayden Meadows Reservoir | 6 miles northeast | 6 | 9,305 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Within a short drive of Twin Lakes Upper
Further reservoirs a short haul from Twin Lakes Upper
- Mount Elbert Forebay2 miles north
- Twin Lakes Lower2 miles east
- Hallenbeck Ponds2 miles northwest
- Emerald Lake, Lake County5 miles north
- Hayden Meadows Reservoir6 miles northeast
Tackle counters on the way to Twin Lakes Upper
- UpRiver Fly Fishingfly shop, Buena Vista, 21 miles
- Taylor Park Marinamarina, Almont, 21 miles
- Ark Anglersfly shop, Buena Vista, 21 miles
- Pomeroy Sportsbait and tackle shop, Aspen, 25 miles
- Aspen Flyfishing Incbait and tackle shop, Aspen, 25 miles
- Wild Willow Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Aspen, 25 miles
Fishing outfitters by Twin Lakes Upper
- Aspen Trout Guides, Inc.fishing guide, Aspen
- Elk Mountain Expeditions LLC / Elk Mountain Anglingfishing guide, Aspen
- Aspen Flyfishing Guide Service Incfly fishing guide, Aspen
- Colorado Fly Fishing Guidesfly fishing guide, Leadville, (866) 908-7547
- Salida Fly LLCfly fishing guide, Buena Vista
Where to stay for a Twin Lakes Upper trip
- Leadville12 miles
- Buena Vista21 miles
- Aspen26 miles
Which county pages list Twin Lakes Upper
- Lake Countyseat: Leadville
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In photos
A camera tour of the water by Twin Lakes Upper
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Answers
Straight answers about Twin Lakes Upper
Which CPW region covers Twin Lakes Upper?
The outline falls in Lake County, CPW Southeast Region, about 3 miles from Twin Lakes.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Twin Lakes Upper?
Around 764 acres of water, at about 9,185 feet.
Does Twin Lakes Upper have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
None on file; see the nearby list.
Which fish does CPW list at Twin Lakes Upper?
Fish on the list: brown trout, cutbow, lake trout, rainbow trout, snake river cutthroat trout and trout.
Are there extra rules at Twin Lakes Upper?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Twin Lakes Upper?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
Are catchable trout released into Twin Lakes Upper?
Stocking report: 4 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (2 in 2025, 2 in 2024); latest June 13, 2025.
Is there a fly shop near Twin Lakes Upper?
Drive about 21 miles to UpRiver Fly Fishing.
Is Twin Lakes Upper fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as yes; carry picks and test thickness.
Circle a weekend for Twin Lakes Upper
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