Green Mountain Reservoir Fishing in Summit County, Colorado

• Overview

  Look for Green Mountain Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado. It stands 7,927 feet above sea level. About 3.2 sq miles, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Shoreline length is close to 15 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. Size puts it in the front rank of our Summit County list. The closest town, Kremmling, is 14 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Boulder, 55 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Green Mountain Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Summit County: brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Green Mountain Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 59°F, the coldest about 17°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It holds true on Green Mountain Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Lower Cataract Lake is 3.3 miles distant. Confirm access to Green Mountain Reservoir locally before you travel.