Iceberg Lake Fishing Guide, Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  Iceberg Lake is set in Larimer County, Colorado. It sits in mixed forest country. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Larimer County standards. The closest town, Estes Park, is 33 miles distant. Fort Collins is the closest city, 48 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Iceberg Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Larimer County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Iceberg Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 19°F in February up to 51°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late May. Ice usually gives way near late May, and forms again about early November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That shapes the year on Iceberg Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Upper Twin Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Iceberg Lake before loading the car.