Little Bear Lake near Alamosa East: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Little Bear Lake lies within the bounds of Costilla County, Colorado. Height above sea level is 11,900 feet. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Costilla County. Supplies mean a trip to Alamosa East, 19 miles off. It is 69 miles to Pueblo, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Little Bear Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name cutthroat trout, white sucker, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brook trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Little Bear Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 60°F and January about 19°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Bear Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Lake Como, 0.6 miles away. What applies at Little Bear Lake may have changed since it was mapped.