Sky Pond in Boulder County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Sky Pond lies within the bounds of Boulder County, Colorado. Elevation runs to 10,873 feet. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The nearest place of any size is Estes Park, 10 miles away. Then Granby, 20 miles, and Lyons, 21 miles. Within a short drive: Lake of Glass lies 0.3 miles on, Andrews Tarn near enough 0.9 miles, Solitude Lake lies 1.1 miles on, The Loch near enough 1.2 miles and Shelf Lake lies 1.2 miles on. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Sky Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Boulder County list black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Sky Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 51°F; by January the average is down near 17°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Look for the thaw near late May; the fishing lifts straight after. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late May until roughly early November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. The season on Sky Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Lake of Glass at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Sky Pond if anything is unclear.