Pothole Lake #1 (Lower) fishing

Fishing at Pothole Lake #1 (Lower) is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

Last stocked

July 24, 2026

Plants on record

3

Species recorded

0

Elevation

9,721 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
Fee required
No

Backcountry reservoir at 9,718 feet reached by rough, high-clearance roads. No boat ramp or developed facilities (no restrooms, no potable water, no designated parking). Shore fishing is the standard approach; the compact shoreline is castable from the bank.

Sources: water_type , access.boat_ramp , access.shore , access.fee , shore_notes

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How Pothole Lake #1 (Lower) is stocked

Mount Elbert Forebay (17.6 mi) was stocked more recently.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 24, 2026 – – – report
June 26, 2026 – – – report
May 15, 2026 – – – report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.

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