Castle Creek Ponds Fishing near Eagle, Colorado

• Overview

  Castle Creek Ponds falls in Eagle County, part of Colorado. The ground round it is mixed forest. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Eagle County standards. You are 9.6 miles from Eagle. After that come Gypsum at 11 miles and Edwards at 17 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Castle Creek Ponds

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Eagle County cover brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Castle Creek Ponds should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 17°F in January to roughly 58°F in July. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Castle Creek Ponds.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try G G Upper Reservoir, 1.7 miles away. Treat Castle Creek Ponds as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.