Fishing at Webb Lake, San Juan County, Colorado

• Overview

  Webb Lake is listed under San Juan County, Colorado. Elevation runs to 10,965 feet. Telluride lies 24 miles from the water. Mountain Village is 25 miles away, with Durango at 25 miles. Within a short drive: Pear Lake 0.7 miles off, Emerald Lake 0.9 miles away, Ruby Lake 1.4 miles off, Ruby Lake 3.4 miles away and Columbine Lake 4.3 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Webb Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for San Juan County cover black-spotted cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Take Webb Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 54°F in July and bottom out at 18°F in January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid May. The season between ice runs from about mid May to mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Webb Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Pear Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Webb Lake.