SHELDON LAKE (CITY PARK)

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Sheldon Lake (City Park)


April 18, 2024

Sheldon Lake City Park Fishing Area is located in Colorado and is well-known for fishing. The park offers anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and camping. For fishing, it is recommended to use lures such as spinners, jigs, and crankbaits. The best time to visit the park for fishing is from May to September when the average temperature ranges from 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

Weather Outlook


16 Day Long Term Forecast
Start Your Free Trial

Seasonal Comparison


Historical Data


Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Homestake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Deadmans Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Rampart Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Northern Pike

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Eleven Mile Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Northern Pike

North Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Manitou Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

South Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Nichols Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Monument Lake (El Paso County)

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
NOWATA DRIVE 407, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
NOWATA DRIVE 875, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
ADAMS COUNTY
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
DOWDY DRIVE 2, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
PRIVATE LAND TO CONFLUENCE WITH BEAVER CREEK
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Dutcher Field

Mylar Park

Holliday Park

South Cheyenne Community Park

Brimmer Park

Leo Pando Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Converse Softball Complex

Curt Gowdy State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
FALL RIVER VISITOR CENTER
The Fall River Visitor Center in Colorado is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located in Rocky Mountain National Park, the center offers a wealth of ...
BEAVER MEADOWS VISITOR CENTER
The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a must-see point of interest in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This award-winning visitor center offers informative exhibits, interactive displays, and a wide range ...
MORAINE PARK DISCOVERY CENTER
The Moraine Park Discovery Center is one of the must-visit points of interest for tourists in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This educational center offers visitors the opportunity to learn ...

Log Your Visit

When was your last visit to Sheldon Lake (City Park)?

Add a Photo

How was it? How were conditions?

Rate the backcountry skiing

Submit

Leave A Review

Sheldon Lake (City Park)

Submit

Upload an Image

Sheldon Lake (City Park)

Favorite Limit Reached