Fishing at Lindenmeier Lake, Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  The Larimer County entry here is Lindenmeier Lake, in Colorado. The setting is rolling hill. Roughly 99 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The full circuit measures close to 1.6 miles on foot. It is low-lying compared with other Colorado water we list. The closest town, Fort Collins, is 2.5 miles distant. Then Laporte, 4.8 miles, and Wellington, 6.8 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lindenmeier Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker and rainbow trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Lindenmeier Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 28°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Lindenmeier Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Redwing Marsh Natural Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Long Pond Reservoir is 0.9 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Lindenmeier Lake.