Meadow Lake near Lyons: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Meadow Lake is set in Boulder County, Colorado. The setting is mixed woodland on every side. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Boulder County. Supplies mean a trip to Lyons, 8.3 miles off. The nearest city of size is Boulder, 19 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Meadow Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Across Boulder County, recorded fish include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and brown trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Meadow Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 25°F to 59°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Meadow Lake. Wind direction changes which bank is worth fishing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Mirror Lake, 0.2 miles out. What applies at Meadow Lake may have changed since it was mapped.