Fishing at Henschel Lake, Pitkin County, Colorado

• Overview

  Pitkin County in Colorado is where Henschel Lake sits. The bank gives way to lake country bush. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Pitkin County. 17 miles away sits Aspen, the nearest town. Leadville North is 22 miles away, with Leadville at 22 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Henschel Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. 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. Open biodiversity records for Pitkin County list cutthroat trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brown trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Henschel Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 49°F and January near 11°F on the long-run figures. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Count the season from break-up, usually early June. Open water usually runs from early June until about late October. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Time your trip to Henschel Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Grizzly Lake is 1.6 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Henschel Lake for certain.