Sheldon Lake (City Park)
Sheldon Lake, commonly called City Park Lake, offers decent fishing for many species as well as many other recreation opportunities to Fort Collins residents. Located near Fort Collins
Fish Species in Sheldon Lake (City Park):
Sheldon Lake (City Park) on FishExplorer has 260 historic conditions reports, 58 historic water temperature updates, 214 historic status updates, 171 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 703 reports for Sheldon Lake (City Park), including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 03.24.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 11.26.21 | |
| Level: | 02.04.25 |
Conditions Report
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Sheldon Lake (City Park)
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Latest Content
Coolest looking carp (forum) 04.16.24 by Troutbisquits
Sheldon Lake Fish Situation (blog) 08.28.23 by Matt Snider
Fish winter kill in Fort Collins. (forum) 03.28.22 by rljb1
Tell the city to keep Sheldon Lake (FOCO) open for ice fishing (forum) 01.30.21 by TyedUp
Update on Sheldon? (forum) 11.25.15 by agt
Master Angler Records
This lake has 20 records, including 20 rough fish. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Sheldon Lake, commonly called City Park Lake, was made in 1874 when John Sheldon purchased the land for a sheep ranch. In 1904 the land west of Sheldon's sheep ranch was purchased by "The Gentleman's ... Log in for additional details...
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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
City of Fort Collins1745 Hoffman Mill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 416-2815
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FishExplorer Region: Front Range North
Directions
From 1-25, heading North or South, take the E. Mulberry St (State Hwy 14) exit. Head West on Mullber...Fees
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Sheldon Lake (City Park) Stocking Data
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- Since 2011 Sheldon Lake (City Park) has had 10 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 94,080 103 915.0 117,870 1.25 - Since 2011 Sheldon Lake (City Park) has had 11 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 29,505 442 66.8 86,253 2.92 - Since 2011 Sheldon Lake (City Park) has had 11 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 14,757 1,821 8.1 106,649 7.23 - Since 2020 Sheldon Lake (City Park) has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 5,804 1,549 3.7 50,713 8.74 - Since 2011 Sheldon Lake (City Park) has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 15,800 63 249.4 30,610 1.94
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| 212 | 3/24/2025 | Matt |
| 111 | 5/7/2016 | booman |
| 90 | 9/27/2018 | Flyrodn |
| 58 | 2/24/2019 | rkhancock |
| 28 | 8/23/2023 | FishDr |
| 20 | 11/28/2015 | Gill |
| 20 | 9/27/2020 | heryantoch |
| 16 | 7/6/2014 | the fishing dj |
| 14 | 4/26/2020 | Hops |
| 12 | 12/8/2016 | Dubtrout |