The Lower Big Creek Reservoir can be found on the West Fork Lake USGS quad topo map. Lower Big Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Jackson County in the state of Colorado. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 40.9350, -106.7756 and the altitude is 10443 feet (3183 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Lower Big Creek Reservoir should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Lower Big Creek Reservoir are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 40.9350
Longitude: -106.7756
Elevation: 10443 ft (3183 m)
Locator Map - Lower Big Creek Reservoir
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 45°F - Low: 30°F
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Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning...then a chance of rain showers...thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs in the 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
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Monday:
High: 52°F - Low: 34°F
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Sunny. Highs 45 to 55. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Wind chill readings around 120 below.
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Tuesday:
High: 62°F - Low: 40°F
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Mostly clear. Highs in the 50s. Lows in the 30s.
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Wednesday:
High: 61°F - Low: 38°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. Lows in the 30s.
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Thursday:
High: 63°F - Low: 38°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. Lows in the 30s.
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Friday:
High: 65°F - Low: 42°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. Lows 35 to 45.
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Nearby Trails
Elkhorn Mountain (Distance: 7.8 mi)
Route follows portion of Stock Driveway, an old cattle trail. See mining equipment and cabin ruins at Elkhorn Mine then drive over top of Elkhorn Mountain at 9,550 ft. Great views as you descend. Fun ...
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From the guidebook "Guide to Northern Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails"
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Steamboat Springs, CO - Off-Highway Drives - length:10.4 mi
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Ellis Jeep Trail (Distance: 7.9 mi)
You will definitely need a 4WD vehicle to cross the extremely boggy sections of this trail in the meadows along the South Fork of Hog Park Creek. The difficulty rating for this trail is based on its s...
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From the guidebook "4WD Adventures: Colorado"
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Cowdrey, CO - Off-Highway Drives - length:50.6 mi
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Ellis Jeep Trail (Distance: 8.0 mi)
The first part of the trail weaves up and down tightly through the forest then levels out as it crosses several long meadows. Part of the trail follows the western border of the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness ...
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From the guidebook "Guide to Northern Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails"
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Steamboat Springs, CO - Off-Highway Drives - length:14.4 mi
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Big Creek Falls (Distance: 8.2 mi)
The first 1.3 miles of this hike are along the Red Elephant Nature Trail, named after a prominent peak four miles south of Big Creek Lake in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area. Red Elephant Mountain is ...
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From the guidebook "Colorado's Incredible Backcountry Trails"
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Walden, CO - Hiking - length:4.8 mi
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Seven Lakes (Distance: 8.2 mi)
The Seven Lakes Trail (Trail 1125) to Seven Lakes starts on the gentle Red Elephant Nature Trail, passing through lodgepole, spruce, and fir forest. Turning west, it climbs gently to the Mount Zirkel ...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Colorado"
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Walden, CO - Hiking - length:12.2 mi
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Nearby Hotels
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