Still Waters, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Still Waters in the Eagle County part of Colorado. The country here is lake country bush. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. 20 miles away sits Gypsum, the nearest town. Eagle is 23 miles and Glenwood Springs 27 miles. Within easy reach: Emerald Lake some 0.7 miles off, 1.6 miles away is Crater Lake, Bull Lake some 1.6 miles off, 1.7 miles away is Buck Lake and Star Lake some 1.7 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Still Waters

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Eagle County include brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Work Still Waters in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 53°F, the coldest about 16°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late May. Break-up sits around late May on average, with the water closing again about early November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Expect Still Waters to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A camping area sits within 140 yards of here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Emerald Lake, 0.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Still Waters may have changed since it was mapped.