Walters Lake in Eagle County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Colorado, Walters Lake falls inside Eagle County. It stands 10,335 feet above sea level. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Supplies mean a trip to Edwards, 14 miles off. Boulder is the closest city, 66 miles away. Nearest other option: Lost Lake sits 1.1 miles out, Lone Lick Lakes near enough 1.2 miles, George Lake sits 1.2 miles out, Beaver Dam Lake near enough 1.4 miles and Box Canyon Lake sits 2 miles out. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Walters Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Eagle County names brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Walters Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 58°F and January at 17°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Walters Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Lost Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Walters Lake before loading the car.