Lake Trout Fishing in Colorado
Top 2 lakes ranked by stocking volume
Colorado stocks lake trout in 2 known waters, ranging from small impoundments to multi-thousand-acre reservoirs. The lakes below are sorted by recent stocking volume — quantity isn't everything, but it's a strong proxy for how much effort the state agency is putting into a given fishery.
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About Lake Trout
Lake trout are the deep-water apex of cold northern lakes. Heavy spoons and tubes near bottom in summer; shallower in spring and late fall.
Best seasons: spring, fall. Active water-temp range: 42–55°F.
Productive techniques
- jigging spoons in deep water
- lead-core trolling
- vertical jigging tubes near bottom
Top Lake Trout lakes in Colorado
| Rank | Lake | County | Acres | Total stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Granby | Grand | 7,256 | 16,898 |
| 2 | Blue Mesa Reservoir | Gunnison | 9,180 | 5,389 |
Gear for Lake Trout
Tackle that consistently produces. Amazon Associate links — we earn from qualifying purchases.
- rod: Medium-heavy jigging rod
- lure: Jigging spoons 1-2 oz
- lure: Tubes (5 inch white)
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