McKay Lake
McKay Lake offers the opportunity to catch largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, carp, and yellow perch. Fishing is restricted to artificial flies and lures only. Located near Westminster
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McKay Lake on FishExplorer has 65 historic conditions reports, 31 historic water temperature updates, 42 historic status updates, 45 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 183 reports for McKay Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 06.16.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.11.17 | |
| Level: | 03.02.25 |
Conditions Report
Conditions reports for McKay 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 McKay Lake: 06.16.25
McKay Photos
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McKay Lake
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Latest Content
little help (forum) 04.08.21 by cappyman
Worth it to fish Mckay Lake? (forum) 04.09.17 by Hogaboom
OUCH! I forgot how much this hurts! (forum) 06.25.16 by Toadfish
Question on regs (forum) 05.26.16 by FishingJunkie
artificial flies/lures (forum) 03.15.16 by Billybob
Master Angler Records
This lake has 10 records, including 9 bass, 1 panfish. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
This 61.9 acre lake is the focal point of the 135-acre McKay Lake Open Space. McKay Lake is the second largest lake in Westminster (after Standley Lake).
A 1.5 mile trail encircles the lake. Th... Log in for additional details...
A 1.5 mile trail encircles the lake. Th... Log in for additional details...
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
City of Westminster
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FishExplorer Region: Denver Metro Area
Directions
South of 144th Avenue and east of Zuni Street. Exit I-25 at 144th Avenue and head west. Head approx...Fees
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McKay Lake Stocking Data
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- Since 2022 McKay Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 600 60 10.0 3,302 5.50
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Lake Imagery/Maps
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 24 | 3/28/2021 | fishingfreak |
| 10 | 5/11/2017 | realCOBowHunter |
| 8 | 4/27/2013 | Dragonbraids |
| 6 | 7/16/2016 | Mtman |
| 6 | 3/2/2025 | IceAngler86 |
| 5 | 1/20/2014 | Flyrodn |
| 4 | 5/21/2014 | alanlf5280 |
| 4 | 5/25/2015 | FishingJunkie |
| 4 | 6/11/2017 | Tylerj |
| 4 | 11/12/2016 | illpilgrim |