Henry Lake near Gunnison: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Henry Lake lies in Gunnison County, Colorado. The water sits 11,759 feet up. About 13 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Colorado listings. The nearest place of any size is Gunnison, 20 miles away. Beyond it, Crested Butte at 23 miles and Buena Vista at 28 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Henry Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Gunnison County include rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Treat Henry Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 51°F in July and bottom out at 12°F in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Look for the thaw near late May; the fishing lifts straight after. Break-up sits around late May on average, with the water closing again about early November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Expect Henry Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Lamphier Lake is 1.4 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Henry Lake.