Boyd Lake Fishing in Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  Look for Boyd Lake in Larimer County, Colorado. It lies 4,961 feet above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 2.5 sq miles, and a boat opens up most of it. The edge covers about 9.2 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our Larimer County list it sits near the top for size. Head to Loveland, 3.3 miles away, for anything you forgot. For a city, Fort Collins is 11 miles off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Boyd Lake

  Recorded depth comes to 49 ft. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker, rainbow trout and brown trout. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Boyd Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 26°F to 72°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It sets the rhythm of the year at Boyd Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The ground here is public, which usually keeps access simple. A marina sits half a mile off, so fuel and a proper ramp are close. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. A toilet block sits half a mile away. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Heinricy Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Boyd Lake in what we hold.