Lane Reservoir Fishing near Redlands, Colorado

• Overview

  Colorado holds Lane Reservoir, in Mesa County. It sits at 6,729 feet above sea level. About 13 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Redlands at 11 miles is the nearest place to stop. Provo sits 175 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lane Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Mesa County names flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and green sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Lane Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid March. The water is typically free of ice between mid March and mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Lane Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Thompson Reservoir Number 1, 2.9 miles away. The position on Lane Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.