Lake Yuma, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Yuma is set in Yuma County, Colorado. This is rolling hill country. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Colorado standards. The closest town, Yuma, is 0.3 miles distant. Greeley is the closest city, 107 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Yuma

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for Yuma County list plains darter, white sucker, orangethroat darter, green sunfish and black bullhead. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lake Yuma light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 73°F and January near 26°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Lake Yuma fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Stalker Lake, 24 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing on Lake Yuma should be assumed from this page alone.