Oxford Lake Fishing in Eagle County, Colorado

• Overview

  Oxford Lake stands in Eagle County, Colorado. The setting is lake country bush on every side. It covers about 8 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Edwards is the closest place, 14 miles off. Beyond it, Eagle at 14 miles and Avon at 17 miles. Not far off: Welsh Reservoir roughly 4.2 miles, Edges Lake at about 5 miles, Picture Lake roughly 6.5 miles, Yarmany Reservoir at about 6.6 miles and Blue Lake roughly 7 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Oxford Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Eagle County include brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of Oxford Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 63°F in July and bottoms out near 18°F in January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. On Oxford Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Welsh Reservoir at 4.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Oxford Lake in particular, ask before you travel.