Allen Pond Fishing Guide, Gunnison County, Colorado

• Overview

  In Colorado, Allen Pond belongs to Gunnison County. It lies 8,711 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Gunnison County list holds plenty of bigger water. Montrose at 24 miles is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Paonia at 26 miles and Gunnison at 27 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Allen Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Gunnison County records list rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and cutthroat trout among the fish reported. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read Allen Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 58°F; by January the average is down near 15°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Allen Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Meek Reservoir, 5.3 miles out. For Allen Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.