Blue Heron Lake
Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish and 6 more species
Blue Heron Lake is located near Loveland, Colorado and is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and channel catfish. There are also largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie in the lake. Nearby activities include hiking in the surrounding mountains and visiting local breweries. Fishing tips include using small jigs or worms for trout and using spinners or crankbaits for bass. The best time to visit is in the summer when temperatures average around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.

Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Black Crappie
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.
Blue Catfish
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
Bluegill
Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Channel Catfish
The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Chicago Creek Blw Devils Canyon Nr Idaho Sprgs Co | -999 cfs / -1,310.72 ft |
Harvard Gulch At Colorado Blvd. | 0 cfs / 9.54 ft |
Leavenworth Creek @ Mouth Nr Georgetown | 3 cfs / 3.49 ft |
South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward | 5 cfs / 1.52 ft |
South Platte River At Englewood | 55 cfs / 1.44 ft |
S Clear Cr Abv Lwr Cabin Cr Res Spilwy Nr Georgtwn | 3 cfs / 0.38 ft |
Harvard Gulch At Harvard Park | 2 cfs / 9.91 ft |