Bear Lake Fishing near Walsenburg, Colorado

• Overview

  The Huerfano County entry here is Bear Lake, in Colorado. The water sits 8,455 feet up. Walsenburg at 15 miles is the nearest place to stop. Trinidad is 28 miles and Colorado City 36 miles. Also within reach: Brunelli Reservoir a touch under 1.9 miles, Salas Ditch Reservoir just 4 miles, Sunnyside Reservoir a touch under 4.7 miles, Arnold Flood Water Reservoir just 4.9 miles and McDonald Reservoir a touch under 6.8 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Bear Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Huerfano County: cutthroat trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brook trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Bear Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 65°F, with January the cold end at about 27°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Bear Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Brunelli Reservoir sits 1.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Bear Lake carry more weight than any list.