Lake of Many Winds in Boulder County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Colorado, Lake of Many Winds belongs to Boulder County. The setting is rolling bush. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. Our Boulder County list holds plenty of bigger water. Estes Park sits 13 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Boulder, 25 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake of Many Winds

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Boulder County, recorded fish include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill and rainbow trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Lake of Many Winds decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 18°F in February and 51°F in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. After late May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late May until roughly early November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Anyone fishing Lake of Many Winds regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Falcon Lake, 0.5 miles away. Check the position at Lake of Many Winds before loading the car.