Fishing Lake Envy in Boulder County, Colorado

• Overview

  Lake Envy lies in Boulder County, Colorado. It lies 11,024 feet above sea level. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. On size it sits at the modest end of our Boulder County list. The town to know is Nederland, 15 miles out. Beyond it, Granby at 16 miles and Estes Park at 17 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake Envy

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Boulder County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Lake Envy light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 51°F, the coldest about 17°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Look for the thaw near late May; the fishing lifts straight after. The water is typically free of ice between late May and early November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Lake Envy rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lake Gibraltar, 0.4 miles out. For Lake Envy, the notice at the access point is the final word.