Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.), Fort Collins Colorado - Smith Lake in Larimer county is a small lake offering multiple species and lies close to popular Wellington#4. Species in Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.): Carp, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout
Smith Lake in Larimer County lies just north of Wellington Reservoir #4, not to be confused with several other Smith lakes and reservoirs across the state, the most popular of which is in Costilla County. The lake has a good diversity of warmwater fish and stocked trout, along with a decent population of gizzard shad. It is a smaller body of water with very few trees and does not have a developed boat ramp. Pike have been introduced into Smith, which at one point produced a state record northern. The 2" plants grew to 24" over two years, and some should be over 30" in 2008. Some crappie were introduced in 2007 and should hopefully take well to the lake. There are a few largemouth too, but the lake does very well for catfish, carp, yellow perch, and stocker rainbows.
Getting there: From I-25 at the Wellington exit, go .3 miles west on HWY 1 to CR7; then 1.4 miles north to CR66; then 2 miles west. Lake is on NE corner of CR66 and CR11. Fees: Habitat Stamp Boating: Wakeless. Wakeless boating only. No boat ramp exists so you will need to carry your boat to the water. Ice Fishing: Ice fishing is allowed
