Lake Humphreys, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Humphreys is a Mineral County water, in Colorado. This is pine and birch ground. Roughly 41 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Del Norte lies 27 miles from the water. After that come Pagosa Springs at 30 miles and Monte Vista at 39 miles. Water in the same corner: Hay Press Lake some 0.4 miles off, Hunter Reservoir just 4.7 miles, Metroz Reservoir some 7.3 miles off, Goose Lake just 8.5 miles and Shaw Lake some 8.6 miles off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lake Humphreys

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. County-wide records name brook trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Work Lake Humphreys in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 53°F in July and bottoms out near 14°F in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about mid May, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about mid May and the closing near mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Lake Humphreys by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. 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. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Hay Press Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Lake Humphreys as something to verify.