Lost Lake Slough fishing
Lost Lake Slough fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.
- Last stocked
- June 12, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 9,618 ft
Fish at Lost Lake Slough
A fishing platform is available for day use on the north side of Lake Slough. Each summer, the lake is stocked about once or twice with rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout, providing opportunities for catching fish. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(uncovercolorado.com, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lost Lake Slough is stocked
Irwin Lake (5.6 mi), Maroon Lake (21.2 mi), Weir and Johnson Reservoir (36 mi), and Lost Man Reservoir (36.3 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Crested Butte
- Shore access
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
At the end of Forest Road 706 off Kebler Pass Road (CR 12): about 16 miles west of Crested Butte, or from Paonia about 15 miles on Hwy 133 then 16 miles east on CR 12, then 2 miles on FSR 706. Lost Lake Campground (vault toilets, potable water) sits beside the lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Lost Lake Slough
According to Uncover Colorado, many anglers have a lot of success catching fish at Lost Lake Slough, making this a pretty popular area to drop a line in. (uncovercolorado.com, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Public land at Lost Lake Slough
Lost Lake Slough is inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Lost Lake Slough stocked?
Last stocked June 12, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.
How do you get on Lost Lake Slough?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Crested Butte. Facilities include restrooms and camping. At the end of Forest Road 706 off Kebler Pass Road (CR 12): about 16 miles west of Crested Butte, or from Paonia about 15 miles on Hwy 133 then 16 miles east on CR 12, then 2 miles on FSR 706. Lost Lake Campground (vault toilets, potable water) sits beside the lake.
Which lakes near Lost Lake Slough were stocked more recently?
Irwin Lake (5.6 mi), Maroon Lake (21.2 mi), Weir and Johnson Reservoir (36 mi), and Lost Man Reservoir (36.3 mi) were stocked more recently.