Watson Lake
Watson is a small but beautiful lake that offers fine fishing nestled against the Poudre River. Located near Fort Collins
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Watson Lake on FishExplorer has 247 historic conditions reports, 83 historic water temperature updates, 128 historic status updates, 173 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 631 reports for Watson Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 05.31.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.16.25 | |
| Level: | 06.16.25 |
Conditions Report
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Watson Photos
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Watson Lake
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Latest Content
Watson Lake (Bellvue) update (forum) 05.29.25 by robsdad
lost gear at Watson in laporte/ bellvue (forum) 03.27.25 by Dangly
Anything here anymore? (forum) 02.26.20 by Fisherguyd
Cool Project @ Watson (forum) 05.02.19 by Nevrskunkt
tubing Watson (forum) 09.02.15 by Hal
Master Angler Records
This lake has 16 records, including 3 bass, 1 rough fish, 12 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
This small lake is located just west of the Bellvue hatchery near La Porte. A popular day-use area with several picnic sites, the area does not have any camping available. The Cache La Poudre River ru... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
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- fishing regulations
- ice fishing regulations
- OHV regulations
Camping
No campsites are recorded for this lake.
But there is a short note about camping here or near here is available.
Boating
No boat ramps are recorded for this lake.
We have a short note about boating here available.
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1192
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FishExplorer Region: Front Range North
Directions
From I-25 take Hwy. 14 exit #269 to Riverside. Take Riverside to US 287 or College Ave. Continue wes...Fees
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Watson Lake Stocking Data
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- Since 2014 Watson Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 38 3 13.1 192 5.04 - Since 2014 Watson Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 160 13 12.0 807 5.04 - Since 2014 Watson Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 48 40 1.2 589 12.28 - Since 2011 Watson Lake has had 4 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 25,996 19 1,401.4 34,683 1.33 - Since 2008 Watson Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 4,600 94 48.7 15,978 3.47 - Since 2001 Watson Lake has had 8 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,299 254 9.0 19,661 8.55 - Since 2014 Watson Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 125 5 26.0 630 5.04
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Lake Imagery/Maps
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| 35 | 2/5/2017 | the fishing dj |
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| 15 | 2/9/2017 | DEN8 |
| 14 | 10/11/2020 | TADA32 |
| 13 | 6/14/2020 | oldblue156 |