Warren Lake Fishing Guide, Pitkin County, Colorado

• Overview

  Colorado holds Warren Lake, in Pitkin County. The land about it is lake country bush. The water measures roughly 12 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. 3.7 miles away sits Aspen, the nearest town. Lakewood sits 96 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No border sits close enough to matter. The near end sees the visitors; the far end rarely does.

• Where to Fish on Warren Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Pitkin County include cutthroat trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Warren Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 56°F, with January the cold end at about 16°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Warren Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Warren Lakes, 0.2 miles away. Treat Warren Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.