Goose Lake in Boulder County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Goose Lake in Boulder County, Colorado. The country here is rolling bush. It measures about 40 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Few waters listed in Boulder County are bigger. For supplies, Nederland is 7 miles out. The big place round here is Boulder, 18 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Goose Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Boulder County records list black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and brown trout among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. On Goose Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 50°F in July and bottoms out near 17°F in January. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late May. Averages suggest open water from about late May through to roughly early November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Goose Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Triple Lakes at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Goose Lake carry more weight than any list.