Upper Eggleston Lake Fishing near Cedaredge, Colorado

• Overview

  You will find Upper Eggleston Lake in Delta County, Colorado. Everything around it is lake country bush. Surface area is around 29 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Size puts it in the front rank of our Delta County list. Cedaredge sits 11 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Boulder, 157 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Upper Eggleston Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Delta County cover rainbow trout, white sucker and flannelmouth sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Upper Eggleston Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 56°F, the coldest about 17°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid May. On average, mid May opens the water and mid November closes it again. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Upper Eggleston Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Bullfinch Reservoir Number One, 0.5 miles away. Confirm access to Upper Eggleston Lake locally before you travel.