West Griffith Lake near Cedaredge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  West Griffith Lake belongs to Mesa County, Colorado. The ground around here is mixed forest. The water measures roughly 22 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest place of any size is Cedaredge, 14 miles away. Then Palisade, 15 miles, and Orchard City, 17 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on West Griffith Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Reported across Mesa County: flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, green sunfish, white sucker and common carp. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The near bank of West Griffith Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 56°F and January about 17°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid May. The water is typically free of ice between mid May and mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at West Griffith Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Coon Creek Reservoir Number 4 at 0.1 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at West Griffith Lake may have changed since it was mapped.