Fishing Lake Isabel

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Lake Isabel, CO

Popular Fish Species Lake Isabel, CO

Lake Isabel Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

On-going stocking programs by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife has helped to maintain a good population of rainbow trout for anglers at Lake Isabel. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. While fishing from a boat is preferred, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Brook Trout Fishing

Currently, fishing for brook trout in Lake Isabel is popular due to the abundance of these tasty brookies. Brook trout spawn in the Fall, rather than the Spring, and they are quite prolific spawners. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing. Brook trout can be easily caught on flies, small spinners, worms, maggots and wax worms.

Brown Trout Fishing

Currently, fishing for brown trout in Lake Isabel is delivering some nice catches, thanks to stockings by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. These hearty fighters migrate around the lake in search of baitfish and comfortable water temperatures, preferably in the 50 to 62 degree range. In spring brown trout, along with the baitfish, move to the shallows which warms first. As the days get warmer in summer they move deeper, again following schools of bait. As Fall and Winter arrive, browns tend to stay in deeper water. When these trout move deep, it is typically in the 20- to 45-foot range. Nightcrawlers are always a good bait for brown trout. In-line spinners, bait-colored crankbaits and small spoons are other options. Experiment with depth and retrieve speed. When the lake freezes over, enjoy ice fishing for trout.

Lake Isabel Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout at Lake Isabel in Colorado.

This picturesque setting looks like a post card promoting the outdoors in Colorado. At only 40 surface acres, Lake Isabel is a favored destination for non-motorized boats, kayaks and canoes. Fishing enthusiasts can fish for three species of trout.

Fish Species in Lake Isabel, CO

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Lake Isabel Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rentals: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: NO
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Concessions: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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