Lost Canyon Reservoir Fishing Guide, Montezuma County, Colorado

• Overview

  Look for Lost Canyon Reservoir in the Montezuma County part of Colorado. The surface lies 7,343 feet up. Small at around 11 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Mancos, is 8.7 miles away. For a city, Albuquerque is 190 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple. The near end sees the visitors; the far end rarely does.

• Where to Fish on Lost Canyon Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Public occurrence data for Montezuma County names bluehead sucker, brook trout, bluegill, walleye and channel catfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Lost Canyon Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 66°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That is the shape of the year on Lost Canyon Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Puett Reservoir at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lost Canyon Reservoir locally before you travel.