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Molas Lake trout stocking

San Juan County, Colorado · lake · about 10,500 ft elevation

Molas Lake was last stocked 138 months ago (Jun 9 to 15, 2015). We have 1 stocking on record since Jun 9, 2015.

Last stocked
138 months ago
Jun 9 to 15, 2015
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
Water temperature
44°F
Cold for trout
  • Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in San Juan County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: ANIMAS RIVER BELOW SILVERTON, CO (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
44°F
Flow
493 cfs
much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
3.53 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

485767Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 51 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
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Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 280 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Molas Lake

  • Tonight
    36°F
    Showers And Thunderstorms
    90% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    48°F
    Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
    69% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    36°F
    Showers And Thunderstorms
    87% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Wednesday
    45°F
    Rain Showers
    94% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    31°F
    Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
    45% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
  • Thursday
    54°F
    Sunny
    7% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

Stocking history

20151 stocking
DateSpecies
Week of Jun 9Latest
Jun 9 to Jun 15
Trout

From Colorado fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Colorado fishing regulations.

Where is Molas Lake?

San Juan County, Colorado. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Molas Lake

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Questions about Molas Lake

When was Molas Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Jun 9 to 15, 2015, according to Colorado agency reports.
Is Molas Lake stocked often?
Number 4 of 4 stocked waters in San Juan County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Molas Lake?
The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Sep 29. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Stocking report from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which lists the waters stocked with catchable trout (about 10 inches) in the week before each report. Locations from the Colorado Fishing Atlas.