Blue Lake Fishing in Eagle County, Colorado

• Overview

  Blue Lake is listed under Eagle County, Colorado. The water sits 8,350 feet up. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Eagle County are larger. The closest town, Eagle, is 7.5 miles away. Edwards follows at 12 miles, then Gypsum at 12 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Blue Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Eagle County cover brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and black-spotted cutthroat trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Blue Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 17°F and July at about 57°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Blue Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Welsh Reservoir sits 3 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Blue Lake if anything is unclear.