The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Barr Lake
Adams County, Colorado · about 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
55°F water, calm this morning.
About Barr Lake
Barr Lake is a lake in Adams County, Colorado, covering about 1,920 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.2 miles. At about 5,090 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. Brighton is about 3.4 miles northwest. Thornton, the nearest city, is about 11 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,090 ft
- County
- Adams County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Colorado, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 55°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Barr Lake
- Brightonabout 3.4 mi northwest
- Lochbuieabout 3.9 mi northeast
- Todd Creekabout 5.3 mi west
- Fort Luptonabout 8.9 mi north
- Thorntonnearest city, about 11 mi southwest
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Questions about Barr Lake
What fish are in Barr Lake?
Lakes like Barr Lake usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Barr Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Barr Lake?
About 1,920 acres, with about 10.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Barr Lake?
Brighton is about 3.4 miles northwest; Lochbuie is about 3.9 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Barr Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Barr Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
