Lake De Nolda Fishing Guide, Rio Grande County, Colorado

• Overview

  Rio Grande County, Colorado, is where Lake De Nolda sits. It sits at 10,830 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest place of any size is Pagosa Springs, 22 miles away. Del Norte is 26 miles away, with Monte Vista at 30 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake De Nolda

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Rio Grande County, recorded fish include white sucker, brown trout, rainbow trout, tench and common carp. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lake De Nolda gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 50°F, the coldest about 14°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early June. In an average year the thaw lands around early June and the freeze near early November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake De Nolda.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Lake Annella is 0.2 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Lake De Nolda for certain.