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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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Fish Species in Watson Lake:

We have 10 fish species listed for this lake, including a couple of bass, a panfish, a couple of rough fish, a toothy creatures, a couple of trout, and a couple of walleye. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.
Watson Lake on FishExplorer has 242 historic conditions reports, 81 historic water temperature updates, 125 historic status updates, 168 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 616 reports for Watson Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
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04.20.22
Water Tmp:  06.14.24
Level:  03.19.22

Conditions Report

Conditions reports for Watson Lake are available to contributors and subscribers. Create an account or log in, then join FxR+ for a boat-load more on FishExplorer. Last fishing conditions report for Watson Lake: 06.14.24

Watson Photos

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photo by the fishing dj
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Your Trip Journal

Watson Lake

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Latest Content

Cool Project @ Watson (forum) 05.02.19 by Nevrskunkt
tubing Watson (forum) 09.02.15 by Hal
How is the fishing? (forum) 04.22.15 by Gunnar
Watson Questions (forum) 04.06.15 by avsfreak13

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

Log in for additional details... We have more information including 1 link, file attachment, and/or contact, plus details for:
  • 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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Snippets:

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Watson Lake Stocking Data

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Weather, Sun & Moon

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Lake Imagery/Maps

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