Lake Grant Fishing Guide, Gunnison County, Colorado

• Overview

  Lake Grant lies in Gunnison County, Colorado. The setting is rolling bush on every side. It covers about 19 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The closest town, Crested Butte, is 2.2 miles away. Gunnison is 22 miles away, with Aspen at 23 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Grant

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Gunnison County include rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and cutthroat trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Lake Grant to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 55°F, the coldest about 11°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Count the season from break-up, usually mid May. The season between ice runs from about mid May to mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Lake Grant rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Peanut Lake is 3 miles distant. Nothing on Lake Grant should be assumed from this page alone.