Things to Do
Fishing
Whether you’re an experienced angler, a novice fisherman, or looking for a family friendly fishing experience, Nottingham Park and the Eagle River are perfect spots to wet a line.
Nottingham Lake
With surrounding views of Beaver Creek Mountain, Nottingham Lake is stocked with rainbow and cutthroat trout several times a year and offers excellent family-friendly fishing. Try fishing from the wooden fishing pier located on the north shore or fish from the rocks or banks of this 15-acre lake. Don’t be surprised if you pull up something other than trout–rumor has it there are some pretty big crayfish in there! Using a paddleboard or small boat cal provide a different angle on the fishing, and being out in the middle allows you to cast 360 degrees.
A Colorado fishing license is required to fish anywhere in Avon, and is available for purchase at many retail stores. Please check with the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife regarding more specific regulations related to fishing these bodies of water.
Eagle River
The Eagle River flows right through Avon and is well known for dry fly fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout. The Eagle begins high above Camp Hale and travels to its confluence with the Colorado River in Dotsero. Best known for the prolific Caddis hatches that come off in the spring and early summer, the Eagle has a short float season but can be fished year round. Avon offers excellent public access from the Eagle Valley Trail.
A Colorado fishing license is required to fish anywhere in Avon, and is available for purchase at many retail stores. Please check with the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife regarding more specific regulations related to fishing these bodies of water.
