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
Chatfield Lake
Douglas County, Colorado · about 1,300 acres (2 sq mi)
54°F water, calm this morning.
About Chatfield Lake
Chatfield Lake spreads over about 1,300 acres in Douglas County, Colorado.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.2 miles. Its surface is about 5,430 ft above sea level. Columbine lies about 2 miles to the north. The closest city is Highlands Ranch, about 4 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,300 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,430 ft
- County
- Douglas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 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
Expect the usual Colorado mix for a lake this size: trout, lake trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairLake trout
Moving deeper. Fish 40 ft and down.
- 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 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chatfield Lake
- Columbineabout 2 mi north
- Ken Carylabout 2.5 mi northwest
- Roxborough Parkabout 3.3 mi south
- Columbine Valleyabout 3.3 mi northeast
- Highlands Ranchnearest city, about 4 mi east
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Questions about Chatfield Lake
What fish are in Chatfield Lake?
Lakes like Chatfield Lake usually hold trout, lake trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Chatfield 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 Chatfield Lake?
About 1,300 acres, with about 8.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chatfield Lake?
Columbine is about 2 miles north; Ken Caryl is about 2.5 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Chatfield Lake today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chatfield Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
