Seepage Lake, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Seepage Lake is one of the Mineral County listings for Colorado. It sits in lake country bush country. About 22 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Supplies mean a trip to Pagosa Springs, 34 miles off. Beyond it, Ouray at 38 miles and Del Norte at 39 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Seepage Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. County-wide records name brook trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brown trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of Seepage Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 53°F for July and 12°F for January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid May until roughly mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Seepage Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Ghost Lake, 1.5 miles out. The position on Seepage Lake is worth confirming on the day.