Lower Allen Creek Ranch
On Tarryall Creek
1.5 miles of Tarryall Creek
Lower Allen Creek Ranch
Check out our reservation calendar to establish the availability of this property or to make a reservation. Current conditions are posted as often as possible, including hatches and fishing reports.
Map:
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Statistics:
1.5 miles of Tarryall Creek at 8,600 feet elevation; flows range from 25 to 40 cfs during summer.
Fees:
$60.00 per angler; maximum of 3 anglers per day. No refunds once payments are made.
Discount
There is a discount of $30.00 when groups of 3 anglers reserve this property together.
Check-in Procedure:
ALL anglers must obtain a daily parking pass from the Ute Trail Store before proceeding to this property. Ute Trail Store is located 7 miles NW (upstream) of Lower Allen Creek Ranch on County Road 77.
This property is patrolled and all vehicles without a parking pass are reported immediately to the Park County Sheriff.
Description:
Lower Allen Creek Ranch has diverse habitat that supports a healthy population of browns and rainbows up to 30 inches. This lease is characterized by many willow-lined runs, deep pools and numerous boulder pockets. Angler reports are highly variable on this property... some anglers report not seeing any fish the entire day, while others release 50 heafty browns and rainbows in a single afternoon. Still others report "herding" nice trout around in the shallows. By all indications this is NOT a property where anglers can expect to do well by merely fishing the most promising pools. This may be our most challenging lease to figure out but it likely harbors the greatest number of trout over 20 inches in the valley.
HISTORY & CONSERVATION
John E. Williams acquired this ranch in 1882 but the remaining homestead and other structures were built by his son Edmund in 1928. Now called Allen Creek Ranch, the property serves as a farmer's market every weekend starting in July. Visitors can buy fresh produce grown by Tarryall Mountain Farms, similar to the historic farm that existed here before it became a cattle and hay operation (see www.localharvest.org).
Extensive fish habitat improvements were accomplished on the property during 2006 and the ranch is now protected by a conservation easement held by Colorado Open Lands.
Hazards:
Lightning is a real hazard and no shelter or restrooms exist on this property. Fast riffles, slick rocks and deep pools can be dangerous, especially during periods of high water. Sloughs and beaver slides (some quite deep) may exist anywhere the channel has been dammed by beavers. Livestock range freely on this property during summer.
Facilities:
There are no sanitary facilities on this property. The nearest public restrooms are located at Twin Eagles Trailhead (downstream) on County Road 77. Other services are available in the town of Lake George. Please plan accordingly on the day of your arrival.
Location:
Lower Allen Creek Ranch is located along County Road 77 (below Tarryall Reservoir), 26 miles southeast of Highway 285 at Jefferson, and 16 miles northwest of US Highway 24 near Lake George. Call (719) 748-1494 for directions or more information.