Fishing · Gunnison, CO

Lost Lake Slough

moderateSpring conditions. Water temperatures beginning to rise, increasing fish activity. Shore fishing productive as fish move to shallower water. Ice may still be present at higher elevations in early spring.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 23 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

51°

Smoky

Feels like 51°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:17 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

1,216ft

High point

10,778ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Lost Lake Slough is a 42-acre lake in Gunnison County, Colorado, located along the Kebler Pass corridor near Paonia. Situated at an elevation of 10,778 feet, it serves as one of three interconnected lakes within the Lost Lake Campground area. The site offers moderate difficulty fishing, accessible from April through October. Public parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted. A fishing platform on the north side of Lake Slough provides day-use access for anglers. The lake is stocked approximately once or twice each summer with rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. The location is part of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. Visitors typically spend around four hours at the spot.

Trail profile

Gain

1,216 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

10,778 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Main Access Point10,764 ft

2Secondary Access Point9,562 ft

3Riffle 29,618 ft

4Cove 310,659 ft

5Scenic Overlook10,764 ft

Latest water reportfair

Spring conditions. Water temperatures beginning to rise, increasing fish activity. Shore fishing productive as fish move to shallower water. Ice may still be present at higher elevations in early spring.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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