Colorado lake named among best places for ice fishing in U.S.

Unseasonably warm weather may be the forecast for late December but once winter absolutely sets in it will be ice fishing season Coloradans looking for one of the country s best fishing spots need look no further than the mountains along the Front Range more specifically Lake Granby That s according to FishingBooker a website that connects anglers with guiding companies and excursions across the U S The site of late ranked its top ice fishing destinations in no particular order and Lake Granby was the sole Colorado locale to make the list Located at nearly feet in elevation Lake Granby offers alpine serenity as well as plenty of lake trout and kokanee salmon to make your fishing excursion both peaceful and invigorating FishingBooker noted Related Articles Telluride owner threatens price hikes if ski resort caves to union demands Colorado s snow season is having an abnormally warm and dry start boding poorly for snowpack Colorado winter cabins and yurts that you can ski or sometimes drive to The best things to do in Colorado when you have out-of-town visitors Colorado weather More mountain snow as winter storm continues The lake s clear waters and high elevation make for a picturesque outing and the experience often feels like a true wilderness escape the site mentioned Local guides and outfitters will also help ensure your time on the ice is both safe and achieving Plus there s more to do than just fishing FishingBooker touted from snowshoeing to relaxing at a mountain lodge The combination of solitude and natural beauty makes it a standout location it added Lake Granby was one of places featured on FishingBooker s list alongside Green Bay in Wisconsin and Flathead Lake in Montana See the full list here If you re a newbie to the sport don t forget to check out these tips before you go Subscribe to our weekly newsletter The Adventurist to get outdoors news sent straight to your inbox