Teller Lake Number 5 Fishing Guide, Boulder County, Colorado

• Overview

  Look for Teller Lake Number 5 in the Boulder County part of Colorado. Elevation runs to 5,118 feet. Surface area is around 31 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Colorado listings. The nearest place of any size is Gunbarrel, 2.4 miles away. Lafayette is 4 miles away, with Louisville at 4.2 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Teller Lake Number 5

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Boulder County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill and rainbow trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 29°F for January. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At this water the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Leave the car at Teller Farm North Trailhead, about half a mile from the bank. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Teller Lake, 1.4 miles out. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.