Red Mountain Lake Fishing in Gunnison County, Colorado

• Overview

  Red Mountain Lake lies within the bounds of Gunnison County, Colorado. It lies 10,400 feet above sea level. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Most waters listed here for Gunnison County are larger. The closest town, Crested Butte, is 9 miles away. For a city, Colorado Springs is 113 miles off. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Red Mountain Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Gunnison County: rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Red Mountain Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 10°F to 56°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. Break-up near early May, freeze-up near mid November: that is the shape of an average year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. On Red Mountain Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Big Alkali Lake, 0.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Red Mountain Lake may have changed since it was mapped.