Neuman Lake near Greeley: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Neuman Lake is a Weld County water, Colorado side. Elevation runs to 4,715 feet. Surface area is around 43 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Colorado listings. Nearest town is Greeley, 3.9 miles off. Beyond it, Eaton at 4.7 miles and Severance at 6.5 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Neuman Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Across Weld County, recorded fish include white sucker, common carp, green sunfish, longnose sucker and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Neuman Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 26°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan any trip to Neuman Lake around it. Water temperature lags behind air temperature by days, not hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Seeley Lake, 0.8 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Neuman Lake for certain.