Lost Lake Slough fishing

Fishing at Lost Lake Slough has stocking on record, but the report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.

Last stocked

June 12, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

9,618 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town: Paonia
Shore access: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, camping

Lost Lake Campground (GMUG National Forest, Paonia Ranger District) borders Lost Lake Slough, with a day-use fishing platform on its north side. Stocked once or twice each summer with rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. No motor boats. Camping $24 per night. Near Paonia via Highway 133.

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How Lost Lake Slough is stocked

Irwin Lake (5.6 mi), Gunnison Pond (9.7 mi), and Maroon Lake (21.2 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fishing Lost Lake Slough

Kids and parents alike will enjoy fishing around 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.

Sources: fs.usda.gov , uncovercolorado.com

What anglers say

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.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 12, 2026	–	–	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.