Twin Lakes Fishing near Crested Butte, Colorado

• Overview

  Twin Lakes is a Gunnison County water, in Colorado. It sits in lake country bush country. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It sits higher than most water we list in Colorado. For a base, Crested Butte sits 9.8 miles out. Lakewood is the closest city, 108 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Gunnison County include rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Twin Lakes gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 51°F and January about 10°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early June. On average, early June opens the water and early November closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Twin Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything 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. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Cathedral Lake sits 3.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Twin Lakes is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.