Fishing Miramonte Reservoir in San Miguel County, Colorado

• Overview

  Miramonte Reservoir is a San Miguel County water, in Colorado. The bank is 7,707 feet above sea level. It measures some 417 acres, and wind has room to build across it. The edge covers about 4.8 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. Among the waters listed for San Miguel County, none is wider. Nearest place of any size is Mountain Village, 26 miles away. Telluride is 29 miles away, with Ouray at 37 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Miramonte Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Across San Miguel County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, brown trout, brook trout and cutthroat trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Miramonte Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 22°F in January up to 64°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Miramonte Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lilylands Reservoir at 4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Miramonte Reservoir before loading the car.