Campbell Lake Fishing in Montrose County, Colorado

• Overview

  Campbell Lake is one of the Montrose County waters in Colorado. Height above sea level is 8,681 feet. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. It is a small entry by Montrose County standards. Start from Delta, 36 miles down the road. After that come Orchard Mesa at 37 miles and Grand Junction at 38 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Campbell Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Montrose County names rainbow trout, flannelmouth sucker, brown trout, white sucker and bluehead sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Campbell Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 68°F and January about 27°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Campbell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. 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. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Beaver Dam Reservoir at 6.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Campbell Lake should be assumed from this page alone.