Blair Lake, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Garfield County end of Colorado holds Blair Lake. It lies 10,476 feet above sea level. Around 28 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. New Castle is the closest town at 18 miles. Further out sit Glenwood Springs (19 miles) and Silt (22 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Blair Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Garfield County cover cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Blair Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 53°F and January reads 14°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late May and starts locking again about early November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Blair Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Shadow Lake, 0.3 miles out. Nothing on Blair Lake should be assumed from this page alone.