Twin Lakes Fishing Guide, Boulder County, Colorado

• Overview

  Within Boulder County, Colorado, you have Twin Lakes. Elevation runs to 9,820 feet. Nearest town is Estes Park, 12 miles off. Lyons follows at 18 miles, then Nederland at 18 miles. Within a short run: Sandbeach Lake just 0.7 miles, Chickadee Pond some 1.3 miles off, Ouzel Lake just 1.5 miles, Finch Lake some 1.9 miles off and Castle Lake just 2 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Boulder County list black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill and rainbow trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Twin Lakes the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 51°F, the coldest about 18°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Count the season from break-up, usually late May. Averages place the thaw at late May and the freeze at early November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Twin Lakes follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Sandbeach Lake is 0.7 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Twin Lakes for certain.