Mayflower Trailings Pond in Summit County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  This water sits in Summit County, Colorado. The bank is 10,607 feet above sea level. It measures about 161 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 2.4 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. On our Summit County list it sits near the top for size. The nearest town is Breckenridge, 8.1 miles away. It is 62 miles to Lakewood, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Mayflower Trailings Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records held for Summit County cover brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and cutthroat trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Mayflower Trailings Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 14°F to 51°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Once it clears, about late May, the fishing comes on quickly. The water is typically free of ice between late May and early November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mayflower Trailings Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Mayflower Trailings Pond are worth checking on the day.