Fishing at Spitzer Lake, Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  You will find Spitzer Lake in Larimer County, Colorado. It lies 5,335 feet above sea level. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Wellington, is 5.3 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Fort Collins, an 11 miles drive. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Spitzer Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Species logged across Larimer County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Spitzer Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 29°F and July at about 70°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Spitzer Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Cavelry Lake is 0.5 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Spitzer Lake.