Bluebird Lake Fishing in Boulder County, Colorado

• Overview

  Bluebird Lake is a Boulder County water, in Colorado. It sits at 10,955 feet above sea level. At roughly 12 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Estes Park lies 15 miles from the water. Beyond it, Granby at 17 miles and Nederland at 18 miles. Others within reach: Lark Pond sits 0.4 miles out, Junco Lake after 0.7 miles, Pipit Lake sits 0.7 miles out, Isolation Lake after 1 mile and Ouzel Lake sits 1.3 miles out. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Bluebird Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged across Boulder County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Bluebird Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 51°F for July and 18°F for February. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice-out usually falls in late May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The lid tends to go about late May and return around early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Bluebird Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Lark Pond, 0.4 miles away. Rules at Bluebird Lake are worth checking on the day.