Kimmel Lake near Center: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Kimmel Lake lies within the bounds of Saguache County, Colorado. The ground around here is dry rangeland. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Center sits 13 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Pueblo, 86 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Kimmel Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Saguache County, recorded fish include brown trout, white sucker, brook trout and black-spotted cutthroat trout. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Kimmel Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 64°F and January near 17°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late March. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. On Kimmel Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Johnson Lake is 0.3 miles off. For Kimmel Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.