Jet Lake Fishing near New Castle, Colorado

• Overview

  Set in Garfield County, Colorado, this is Jet Lake. The ground round it is rolling bush. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to New Castle, 17 miles off. The big place round here is Boulder, 114 miles distant. Others within reach: Shadow Lake roughly 0.7 miles, Blair Lake at 1 mile, Crater Lake roughly 2 miles, Moss Lake at 3.3 miles and Adams Lake roughly 3.9 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Jet Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Garfield County names cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Jet Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 53°F, with January the cold end at about 14°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Count the season from break-up, usually late May. From about late May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. On Jet Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Shadow Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Jet Lake carry more weight than any list.