Pitkin County · lake · 8 acres
Independence Lake
Independence Lake is a lake in Pitkin County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
61°
41°
18 mph
26%
Fri
Overcast
63°
44°
20 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
64°
42°
17 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lost Man Lake0.7 mi
- Blue Lake0.9 mi
- Linkins Lake1.5 mi
- Deadman Lake3.2 mi
- Sioux Lake2.9 mi
- Scott Lake2.8 mi
- Independence Creek3.3 mi
- Lost Man Reservoir3.0 mistocked Jul 10, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Independence Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Independence Lake?+
Yes — Colorado requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Independence Lake?+
Independence Lake is a lake in Pitkin County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.