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>One of my favorite lakes in Colorado for fishing is Mitchell Lake (near Brainard Lake) outside of Ward, Co. I love Mirror Lake too. Lake Granby is gorgeous. I've always wanted to stay at the lodge at Grand Lake. The Gunnison Gorge is beautiful... Just imagine how beautiful Grand Mesa is right now. Sheesh - I miss Colorado! :o) April is a long way off (when I typically go)
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>http://www.grandlakelodge.com/
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>I never stayed in an actual lodge that I recall (other than in Aspen). We always camped or took a cabin. I've always wanted to stay at the Grand Lake Lodge though.
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>Or better yet, the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park:
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>http://www.stanleyhotel.com/
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I'll most likely wind up in the Gunnison area. I know where there are some nice browns and rainbows in a catch and release area near the damn at Taylor Reservoir. I'll also probably get out with the camera and try to get some good pictures of the scenery. Hopefully the Aspen are still turning. I got married on a Colorado mountain in late September back in 1978 and we spent the first night in Aspen for our honeymoon. The mountains were on fire with the oak brush and Aspens. I can't wait to get there. Unfortunately, I'm travelling alone, since the wife can't get off work. Oh well, there'll be other trips she can go on.