Ice Fishing - Summit County, Colorado

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Ice Fishing Ice Fishing in Summit County is mainly done on Lake Dillon and Green Mountain Reservoir. January through April seems to be the most popular time for this winter sport. However, caution is strongly advised anytime you plan on being on the ice. To some, 8 inches of ice seems to be plenty. I personally prefer 2 feet minimum. The following restrictions apply to both Dillon and Green Mountain: 1. Ice fishing holes cannot exceed 10 inches in diameter or 10 inches on any side 2. Fires on ice must be enclosed in a container 3. Portable ice fishing shelters (when used) must be removed from ice at the end of the day. Popular spots for ice fishing on Lake Dillon seem to be the Snake River inlet near Summit Cove and the Blue River inlet near Farmer's Corner. However, anywhere on the lake from 8-20 feet is acceptable. The same depth holds true at Green Mountain Reservoir. However, Green Mountain also has lake trout, and jigging for these should be done at depths of 30-50 feet. Meal worms have proven to be an effective bait for ice fishing rainbows and browns, and sucker meat for lake trout. Tools for ice fishing include: ice auger - for drilling holes ice fishing tent - optional - they are quite nice on cold, windy days - they also block out light so that one may see into the augered hole ice fishing rod and reel - rods are smaller than standard fishing poles ice jigs - bright colors work well bait - power bait, meal worms, wax worms, night crawlers, sucker meat Fishing equipment can be purchased in many stores around the county.

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