Dry Creek Fishing in Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  Dry Creek is listed under Larimer County, Colorado. It lies 4,987 feet above sea level. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Colorado listings. 2.5 miles away sits Loveland, the nearest town. Campion is 5.8 miles and Berthoud 8.7 miles. Also worth knowing: Westerdoll Lake sits 1.1 miles out, 1.4 miles out stands Heinricy Lake, Cemetery Lake sits 1.4 miles out, 1.7 miles out stands Lower Hoffman Lake and Boyd Lake sits 1.9 miles out. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Dry Creek

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. Records held for Larimer County cover black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker and rainbow trout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Dry Creek that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 26°F in January and 72°F in July. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Dry Creek more years than not. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Westerdoll Lake is 1.1 miles distant. Check the position on Dry Creek before loading the car.