Lower Fish Creek
Colorado – US
- Class
- IV+ to V
- Length
- 2.5 Mile(s)
- Put-in elevation
- 7,220 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 6,765 Feet
- Typical season
- January to January
- Author
- KSC
Current Flow
10 CFS
Gauge height: 0.42 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM
▼ -0.03/hr (12h) ▼ -0.01/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- FISH CR AT UPPER STA NR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 250 |
| Average | 450 |
| Maximum | 1,500 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
Photos
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Description
A nick easier than the upper section, Lower Fish Creek is a short fun creekboat run in Steamboat. Wood is often the most significant hazard on this run, so try to get the local wood report before running it. At low water it can be manky but at high water it's a rollercoaster ride. This section often includes what the locals call the middle section (between the 2 diversion dams).
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take-Out | Safeway parking lot | 6,765 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | |
| Put-In | Diversion Dam | 7,220 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
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