Letitia Lake in Larimer County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Larimer County, Colorado, you have Letitia Lake. The bank gives way to farm and woodlot. Small at around 15 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Laporte, is 26 miles distant. Fort Collins lies 29 miles off, Estes Park another 29 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Letitia Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Larimer County list black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker, rainbow trout and brown trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Letitia Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 60°F on average, January about 26°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Letitia Lake. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Fox Acres Number 2 Reservoir, 0.3 miles out. Nothing on Letitia Lake should be assumed from this page alone.