Lower Long Lake

Lower Long Lake is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Colorado, and covers about 30 acres and holds roughly 292 acre-feet.

At Lower Long Lake, a point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline.

Fish and Baits

At Lower Long Lake, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

At Lower Long Lake, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.

How to Read the Water

During a slow pass across this small, open reservoir in Jefferson County, start where two things meet: weeds and open water, rock and mud, a point and a drop, or clear water and dirty water; fish that edge at more than one depth before leaving it.

Season by Season

For the first look at this small, open reservoir in Jefferson County, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.

A Simple Tackle Plan

At Lower Long Lake, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

At Lower Long Lake, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.