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Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3)
Smith Lake in Larimer county is a small lake offering multiple species and lies close to popular Wellington#4. Also referred to as Boxelder Lake #3 Located near Fort Collins
Fish Species in Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3):
Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) on FishExplorer has 365 historic conditions reports, 108 historic water temperature updates, 171 historic status updates, 208 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 852 reports for Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3), including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 01.12.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 02.27.24 | |
| Level: | 12.03.24 |
Conditions Report
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Smith (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) Photos
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Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3)
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Latest Content
Ice Conditions (forum) 01.31.24 by Fish-On-Son!
Ice conditions???? (forum) 03.23.22 by Abes
Smith lake (forum) 05.03.20 by Joshuagilbert
LOST TIP-UP (forum) 01.11.20 by HardHooker
Ice thickness (forum) 01.10.20 by cole
Master Angler Records
This lake has 12 records, including 1 panfish, 3 rough fish, 7 toothy creatures, 1 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
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 Cou... Log in for additional details...
Regs/Info
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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 at the Wellington exit, go .3 miles west on HWY 1 to CR7; then 1.4 miles north to CR66; th...Fees
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Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) Stocking Data
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- Since 2009 Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 3,500 69 51.1 8,690 2.48 - Since 2009 Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) has had 9 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 15,968 356 44.9 52,563 3.29 - Since 2019 Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 5,244 1,357 3.9 45,286 8.64 - Since 2016 Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,786 2 1,069.5 2,237 1.25 - Since 2011 Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 3,730 7 569.5 7,770 2.08 - Since 2010 Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 990 22 45.0 3,511 3.55 - Since 2014 Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) has had 4 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 107,700 4 28,492.1 31,602 0.29 - Since 2010 Smith Lake (Lar. Cty.) (Boxelder #3) has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 199 100 2.0 2,363 11.88
Weather, Sun & Moon
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