Trout Lake Fishing
A 130-acre Colorado lake in San Miguel County at 9,715 feet.
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A quick portrait of Trout Lake
Measured from the CPW water layer, Trout Lake is a lake of some 130 acres in San Miguel County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 9,715 feet. The surrounding property is Trout Lake, per CPW. Ophir is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 4 miles off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Southwest Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names rainbow trout and trout. Craft permitted, per CPW: Non-motorized. Atlas notes: easy to reach, medium pressure. On ice: ice fishing listed as yes.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Listed fish for Trout Lake, each linked where Colorado has a species page.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Ramp access for Trout Lake
For Trout Lake, the ramp layer is empty; nearby ramps are listed.
Mapped access at Trout Lake
- Trout Lake fishing access near Ophireasy access, stocked: catchable trout, 9,715 ft
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Level telemetry for Trout Lake
Co. Division of Water Resources storage telemetry for Trout Lake (Level & Alarm) (station TROUTLVL), recorded October 25, 2026; retrieved October 25, 2026. Provisional data from CDSS.
Low storage at Trout Lake can leave ramps high and dry late in summer.
Limits a warden checks at Trout Lake
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Smallmouth bass | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
For the statewide limits chart, Trout Lake counts as west of the Continental Divide water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Trout Lake follows the statewide chart.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Stocking report listings for Trout Lake
Trout Lake appears 4 listings on the CPW trout report, most recently July 17, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| July 18, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| July 4, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| June 4, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
Nearby water compared with Trout Lake
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Lake | 130 | 9,715 | 0 | yes | |
| Fullers Lake | 4 miles east | 14 | 12,590 | 0 | |
| Alta Lake Lower | 5 miles northeast | 9 | 11,221 | 0 | yes |
| Navajo Lake | 8 miles west | 8 | 11,159 | 0 | |
| Andrews Lake | 12 miles southeast | 13 | 10,749 | 0 | yes |
| Molas Lake Big | 12 miles southeast | 23 | 10,516 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Within a short drive of Trout Lake
Further reservoirs a short haul from Trout Lake
- Fullers Lake4 miles east
- Alta Lake Lower5 miles northeast
- Navajo Lake8 miles west
- Andrews Lake12 miles southeast
- Molas Lake Big12 miles southeast
Tackle counters on the way to Trout Lake
- Telluride Flyfishersbait and tackle shop, Telluride, 8 miles
- Telluride Anglerfly shop, San Miguel, 9 miles
- RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Servicefly shop, Ridgway, 24 miles
- Ridgeway Marinamarina, Ouray, 29 miles
Fishing outfitters by Trout Lake
- Telluride Fly Fishers LLCfly fishing guide, Telluride
- Telluride Fly Fishing Company, Incfly fishing guide, Telluride
Where to stay for a Trout Lake trip
- Mountain Village8 miles
- Telluride9 miles
- Ridgway24 miles
Which county pages list Trout Lake
- San Miguel Countyseat: Telluride
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A camera tour of the water by Trout Lake
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Straight answers about Trout Lake
Which CPW region covers Trout Lake?
The outline falls in San Miguel County, CPW Southwest Region, about 4 miles from Ophir.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Trout Lake?
Around 130 acres of water, at about 9,715 feet.
Does Trout Lake have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
None on file; see the nearby list.
Which fish does CPW list at Trout Lake?
Fish on the list: rainbow trout and trout.
Are there extra rules at Trout Lake?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Trout Lake?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
Are catchable trout released into Trout Lake?
Stocking report: 4 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (1 in 2026, 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024); latest July 17, 2026.
Is there a fly shop near Trout Lake?
Drive about 8 miles to Telluride Flyfishers.
Is there a level gauge at Trout Lake?
Colorado Division of Water Resources telemetry report it; see above.
Is Trout Lake fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as yes; carry picks and test thickness.
Circle a weekend for Trout Lake
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