Yampa River Colorado Fly Fishing Map | Public Access Guide

Yampa River Fishing Map – Colorado

Fish smarter, not harder.

This detailed Yampa River Fishing Map was created by local anglers who know the river firsthand—because they’ve spent decades fishing, floating, and exploring one of Colorado’s last largely free-flowing river systems.

Covering the Yampa River from the tailwater just below Stagecoach Reservoir downstream through Steamboat Springs and continuing to the Cross Mountain area west of Maybell, this map clearly shows where you can legally access and fish the river across tailwater, town water, broad valley stretches, and remote canyon sections. Public lands and access points are presented in a clean, easy-to-read format designed for real use on the water.

Tailwater Section – Below Stagecoach Reservoir

This map includes detailed coverage of the Yampa River tailwater below Stagecoach Reservoir, where cold-water releases create consistent flows and productive trout habitat. Access points, walk-in areas, and parking locations are clearly identified to help anglers navigate this popular section efficiently and legally before the river transitions into freestone character downstream.

What’s Included:

• Clearly marked public lands, including federal, state, county, and city ownership

• Public fishing access points along the Yampa River

• River miles, bridges, and key reference points

• Trails and walk-in access areas

• Parking locations not found on other maps, identified through local knowledge

• High-resolution cartography designed for outdoor navigation and trip planning

Why Anglers Love It:

Unlike generic fishing maps, this map focuses on access areas and land-ownership clarity, so you know exactly where you’re allowed to be—without confusion, clutter, or guesswork. This is especially important through Steamboat Springs and in remote sections west of Maybell where access can be limited or unclear. The added parking data helps anglers spread out and explore lesser-known stretches.

Available Formats:

• Folded Paper Map – 15x12" unfolded, 3x6" folded pocket guide, ideal for fly shops, travel, and glove boxes

• GPS Mobile Map – Compatible with Avenza Maps for offline navigation

Whether you’re fishing the Stagecoach tailwater, floating through Steamboat Springs, or exploring the wild reaches near Cross Mountain, this map helps you spend less time searching for access—and more time fishing.