Wolverine Lake Fishing Guide, Delta County, Colorado

• Overview

  Wolverine Lake sits within Delta County in Colorado. What surrounds it is mixed forest. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest town is Cedaredge, 11 miles off. It is 159 miles to Boulder, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water. The water gives you a straightforward day if you keep it simple.

• Where to Fish on Wolverine Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Delta County include rainbow trout, white sucker, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and brown trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Wolverine Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 56°F and January near 17°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid May. Climate averages put the opening at about mid May and the closing near mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Wolverine Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Arch Slough, 0.7 miles away. Nothing on Wolverine Lake should be assumed from this page alone.