Fishing Seasons

Generally speaking, the best months to be at Jurassic Lake are November through April.

Most anglers tend to shoot for dates during December, January, February or March, as this is the region’s equivalent of spring, summer and fall, and the weather tends to be the most predictable. The wind is an ever-present feature here, varying between a strong breeze and a gale force, and while it doesn’t affect the trout’s appetite, it can play havoc with the fly casting. Typically, March and April see the lightest winds, but this strongly subject to exceptions!

The early and late weeks (December and March) can be particularly attractive for those wanting to catch big trout in the Barrancoso River, as the stream often runs a bit higher (and with a glacial tint) due to runoff and/or rainfall during these months, allowing the largest lake rainbows to run far upstream, populating many of the miles of pools. During the middle months the stream shrinks dramatically, with sight-fishing for trout in the 6-15 pound range an unreal visual experience, sometimes even on skated mouse patterns!

There are also over a dozen other small lakes scattered around the ranch property, also blessed with prodigious quantities of scuds, and correspondingly bloated rainbows and brookies. Though these lakes have heavily-colored waters, they often provide fast and furious fishing for trout in the 2-8 pound range, and can be a fun diversion for a day.