Mayham Lake in Adams County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Colorado holds Mayham Lake, in Adams County. It sits in rolling hill country. The water covers some 75 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. A shoreline of some 1.8 miles keeps the choices simple. It ranks high for size among our Adams County listings. For supplies, Westminster is 1.2 miles out. After that come Berkley at 1.4 miles and Twin Lakes at 2.2 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Mayham Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name common carp, white sucker, bluegill, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Mayham Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 73°F in July and bottom out at 31°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Mayham Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Failing this one, try Lake Sangraco, 1.1 miles away. Treat access at Mayham Lake as something to verify.