Teller Lake Fishing near Nederland, Colorado

• Overview

  Within Gilpin County, Colorado, you have Teller Lake. Elevation runs to 9,636 feet. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Gilpin County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Nederland, 7.5 miles away. The big place round here is Boulder, 21 miles distant. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Teller Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Gilpin County include brook trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Teller Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 20°F to 54°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Count the season from break-up, usually mid May. Break-up sits around mid May on average, with the water closing again about mid November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Teller Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Mammoth Creek Reservoir at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Teller Lake for certain.