Lily Pond Lake, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Larimer County, Colorado. This is rolling bush ground. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Larimer County. Estes Park sits 30 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Fort Collins, 42 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lily Pond Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Larimer County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker and rainbow trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Lily Pond Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 54°F and February near 21°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid May. In an average year the thaw lands around mid May and the freeze near mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Lily Pond Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Lost Lake is 3.8 miles distant. The position on Lily Pond Lake is worth confirming on the day.