Fishing enthusiasts will find endless opportunities in Twin Lakes, nestled among the Twin Lakes, Mt. Elbert Forebay, the Arkansas River, and numerous alpine lakes in our majestic mountains. The Twin Lakes General Store offers a wide variety of fishing supplies and bait, including Powerbait, nightcrawlers, minnows, and other common bait and lures, perfect for catching rainbow trout, brown trout, and mackinaw. We also feature an excellent selection of flies tailored for the Arkansas Valley. Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly stocks both the upper and lower lakes, so be sure to check local regulations and stock reports before heading out. Click here for more information!
OBTAINING A FISHING LICENSE
We currently do not have the equipment to print physical fishing licenses for residents / non-residents. However, you can follow the steps below to easily renew or purchase a license and fish the same day!
If you wish to obtain a fishing licenses, the closest Issuer is Saturdays Mercantile at the intersection of Highway 24 and CR 300 near Leadville.
FISHING LICENSES FOR RESIDENTS
Visit www.cpwshop.com (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) and click Go Hunting & Fishing > Buy Fishing & Combo Licenses. You can also click the button above to go directly to the shop page for fishing licenses.
Enter your age and residency status.
Select F01 - Resident Fishing Annual License for a license that lasts March 1st of the current year to March 31st of the following year. You are required to purchase a Habitat Stamp in addition to your license.
If you’ve purchased a license in the past, you can look up your account using your Colorado Drivers License ID or other legal identifying document. Unsure of your password? There is a reset password button below the input field to put your password.
Once you’ve verified your details, you can proceed to checkout. At checkout, you may choose to have the license mailed, or Pickup at Sales Location. If you decide to have your license mailed, you can still use the temporary ID in your email confirmation to fish the same day!
After completion of purchase, you will receive an email confirming your new fishing license. Keep a screenshot of this email with your temporary ID so you can present it to wildlife officers if you are approached while fishing. If you use the MyColorado app, you can easily add your fishing license to your Wallet! Click here for instructions.
Fish on!
FISHING LICENSES FOR NON-RESIDENTS
Visit www.cpwshop.com (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) and click Go Hunting & Fishing > Buy Fishing & Combo Licenses. You can also click the button above to go directly to the shop page for fishing licenses.
Enter your age and residency status as “Non-Resident”.
Select F50 - Nonresident Fishing Annual License for a license that lasts March 1st of the current year to March 31st of the following year. You are required to purchase a Habitat Stamp in addition to your license. You can also purchase a 5-day license, or specify the number of days you want to be licensed to fish for the best value.
If you’ve purchased a Colorado fishing license in the past, you can look up your account using your US Drivers License ID or other legal identifying document. Unsure of your password? There is a reset password button below the input field to put your password. Otherwise, Create an Individual Account and fill out the required details.
Once you’ve verified your information, you can proceed to checkout. You will receive an email after checkout with a temporary ID. Keep a screenshot of this temporary ID to present to wildlife officers if you are approached while fishing.
Fish on!
