Viele Lake, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Viele Lake lies in Boulder County, in Colorado. Beyond the shoreline you have mixed woodland. Small at around 12 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest place of any size is Boulder, 3.1 miles away. Boulder is the closest city, 3.1 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Viele Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Boulder County, recorded fish include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Viele Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 31°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Viele Lake rarely departs from it. Short days concentrate it into a narrow window.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A car park lies 170 yards away, so the walk in is short. A pier 110 yards from here gives a platform over deeper water. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Kohler Reservoir is 1.6 miles off. Signs at Viele Lake carry more weight than any list.