Fishing Lost Lake in Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  Larimer County in Colorado is where Lost Lake sits. The setting is rolling bush on every side. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Estes Park at 32 miles is the nearest place to stop. Laporte is 42 miles and Granby 44 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. It is easier to fish well than to fish quickly.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Larimer County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and white sucker. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Lost Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 51°F, while February sits near 19°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late May. The water is typically free of ice between late May and early November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Lost Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is McIntyre Lake, 1.7 miles out. Check the position on Lost Lake before loading the car.