Grape Creek flows approximately 30 miles through a rugged canyon in south-central Colorado, draining much of the Wet Mountain Valley before joining the Arkansas River west of Canon City. This freestone stream spans both Custer and Fremont Counties, with DeWeese Reservoir controlling its flow and maintaining relatively steady water volumes throughout much of the year. The creek has developed into an excellent fishery supporting high densities and quality sizes of both brown and rainbow trout. With only a handful of public access points along its entire length, Grape Creek offers anglers seeking solitude a chance to fish remote, wild stretches surrounded by spectacular canyon scenery and abundant wildlife. The creek has faced historical challenges including proposed mining operations and fluctuating water levels due to agricultural irrigation demands, but cooperative management efforts between Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the BLM, and irrigation companies have worked to establish managed flows that enhance the fishery.