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    Sprague Lake

    4.8 (13 reviews)
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    Amber B.

    There is not a time I go to Estes that I don't visit Sprague Lake. It's my favorite place to catch a sunset and I know chances are good we'll spot some moose. During peak season and hours, make sure to grab a Timed Entry Plus pass to access Bear Lake Corridor. The parking lot is large and it's one of the few accessible trails in the park. If you want a little more adventure, it's only a 2-mile hike to the lake from the YMCA. Don't skip on Sprague and if you can time it, sunset and sunrises are the best times to visit.

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    Helene S.

    Such a beautiful place to watch the sunrise. If you are lucky, you may even see a moose or two. Sprague Lake is a scenic lake in Rocky Mountain National Park off the road to Bear Lake. The walk around the lake is so peaceful and tranquil. Lots of information signs to help you identify the mountains, like Hallet Peak and FlattopMountain, and few remaining glaciers that helped carve this park. Loved being able to walk over the boardwalks that traverse the marshes and small bridges over the creeks. The lake is named for Abner Sprague, who started a homestead in 1874. He later opened a lodge for dude ranching, hunting, and fishing. His lodge was incorporated into the Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915 and served guests as the Sprague Hotel. In 1919, guests paid $6.00 for a room with a private bath and $1.00 for meals. What a deal. Today, the parking lot stands where Abner Sprague's original homestead existed. Get there early for a parking spot or take the shuttle.

    Cynthia V.

    This is by far my favorite place and walk in RMNP - it is a flat, easy trail to take a stroll around a peaceful lake with some of the most outstanding views. Don't get me wrong, everything in RMNP is great, but there is just something about Sprague that keeps me coming back every trip, sometimes more than once! Located on the same road you take to Bear Lake, Sprague is not to be missed! The parking is fairly large but almost always full, so you may need to circle a few times. Savvy travelers know that there are a few additional spots if you head left at the first stop sign towards the horse stables instead of right - not a great option when there are horse rides going on but it is another place to check if the main lot is full. There are bathrooms and picnic tables located in the main parking lot area. Besides great views, some lucky walkers may get to see moose! Make sure to keep your distance so everyone, moose included, enjoys the rest of their day!

    Rhonda W.

    we came the first week of Sept 2019. I was having issues with elevation illness and my asthma .. bummer. This was our first time to Colorado and i had so many hikes planned that i wasn't able to do. we were only in this area for 3 days. This is very near Bear lake ... it's another easy short walk around a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. easy walk .. no climbing or hills or elevation changes. good for all ages and places to stop and sit. lovely rocks. I'm no geology major so couldn't tell you what they were made off but colorful and large.

    Vanessa C.

    This was the lake I was most looking forward to seeing in Estes park/RMNP. It was beautiful and had so much to see. It was clean and there were plenty of places to rest at if need be.

    Bobby B.

    Awesome trail for the whole family. Stroller friendly. Older folks friendly. Lots of brook trout to watch.

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    Trout Haven Fishing Pond

    4.5
    (33 reviews)
    2.0 km

    What a fun experience! Traveling from out of state, I wanted to have a little fishing on my trip…read morewithout having to bring any gear and not having to purchase a CO Fishing License. They have everything you need and it's so easy to just walk out and start fishing some stocked rainbows. The staff were super friendly and helpful. My gf and I visited on a very cold, windy February morning when they opened. It ended up just being the two of us on the ice and this was our first experience ice fishing (and it won't be our last). We had an amazing time and spent an hour exploring the different holes in the ice. The fish were hungry and I realized there was an absolute MONSTER rainbow in there. I was trying so hard to catch it. I hooked him up 3 different times and each time, it broke the line (I'm thinking the knots tied weren't legit fisherman's knots but whatever). I was obsessed trying to catch that massive fish but didn't come away with it. Still caught a personal best at 16'' while my bucket of fish and gear was blowing across the ice due to the wind. Everything is catch and keep, no releasing, so all fish will be brought back into the hut to be prepared. They'll clean the fish for you and if you aren't ready to take any fish filets with you, they'll happily donate them to people in need. Highly recommend visiting for beginners. Also recommend for experienced anglers who want a relaxed, fun environment. I WILL BE BACK TO CATCH THAT MONSTER.

    The staff is extremely kind and understanding with my sons. They went above and beyond to make the…read moreday fun, this was by far our favorite part of our trip!

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    Estes Angler

    Estes Angler

    5.0
    (9 reviews)
    0.5 km

    Excellent experience…read more.. We were accommodated like we were family. The day we scheduled turned out to be windy, thirty MPH gusts. We called that morning and mentioned the forecast, they switched us to the next morning when conditions were close to perfect. No hassle, no hesitation. Our guide, Rob, was as friendly and professional as we could have hoped for. We had a great time conversing with him about all sorts of fishing and boating experiences we both enjoyed in the past. He was extremely helpful. He quickly figured out that my wife and I were experienced boaters... we volunteered to drive as he netted fish and put them in the live fish well. He had some great stories of outdoor adventures and we shared our experiences about surfing behind our boat in SC. We caught our limit and let a few smaller Trout free in exchange for some nice sized fish. Rob cleaned them for us since we are in a small RV with no real place to handle that chore. We left him with a nice tip and were thrilled to do so in return for the great time and service he provided. It's not a cheap trip... but the marina is closed and there would otherwise not be a chance to fish on this lake. Rob had snacks and drinks for us. He stopped off for a restroom break at my wife's request. We enjoyed the trip so much that after just two hours we called it done. Rob offered to fish another two hours, but we seriously felt that we had gotten our money's worth and headed back to our RV with four meals worth of Trout. This outfit is definitely first rate. If you want a great fishing experience this outfit will definitely deliver.

    Trout fishing at its best! Andy was a fantastic guide and hooked us into some nice Rainbows. It…read morewas my wife's first fly fishing experience and andy was patient and helpful. She landed a couple thanks to his training. We rented equipment and it was well worth. Highly recommend Estes Anglers

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    Sasquatch Fly Fishing

    Sasquatch Fly Fishing

    5.0
    (26 reviews)
    6.0 km

    A MUST DO! We had planned an amazing summer and my kids still said this was the highlight! The…read moreguides were extremely friendly, great with kids and taught us well how to fly fish. We caught several fish and ate a great cookout meal surrounded by mountains... all for an amazing price. I couldn't recommend Sasquatch Fly Fishing enough!

    TLDR: I am a fly fishing beginner, by far the best fishing guide service I've used!…read more Sam Rubaker was my guide and he was incredibly professional and entertaining!!! Put me on the trout and I even completed the Slam and caught all 4 species of trout! Listen to your guide they are the pros! He asked if I wanted to go into the park or the private lakes and while RMNP would have been cool he was honest and said the fishing would not be that great with snow melt currently. Sam drive me so I didn't have to worry about where to go. He was extremely knowligable of the local wild life, not just fish, and gave me a lot of great information on the area. I HIGHLY recommend paying the extra money for a private tour. It was just Sam and I and wow was it great! Sam also was sure to take pictures while I fished so I could show off...... I mean have some memories. Sasquatch is incredibly affordable for a guided trip and all the staff I spoke to were great. All gear is provided! Depending on the time of year I was glad I wore jeans and thick ski socks. By the evening the water was very cold but with jeans and the thick socks, it barely felt like anything. Wear sunscreen or stop by the Sasquatch shop to get a sweet hooded long sleeve fishing shirt. They had a sale when I was here. Again I recommended a private guide, more fish and you get to have one on one attention to help with your technique!

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