McKay Lake near Broomfield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  McKay Lake is listed under Broomfield County, Colorado. Elevation runs to 5,246 feet. It measures about 65 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline comes to about 1.3 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It is the biggest water on our Broomfield County list. Broomfield sits 4.5 miles from the bank. Northglenn lies 4.9 miles off, Lafayette another 4.9 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on McKay Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Species logged across Broomfield County include common carp, bluegill, green sunfish, white sucker and black crappie. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish McKay Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 73°F and January reads 30°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on McKay Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The ground here is public, which usually keeps access simple. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Part of this sits inside or beside McKay Lake Open Space, so read the notices. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is West Lake, 1.4 miles out. Treat McKay Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.