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
Fossil Creek Reservoir
Larimer County, Colorado · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Fossil Creek Reservoir
Fossil Creek Reservoir spreads over about 750 acres in Larimer County, Colorado.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.6 miles. At about 4,870 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Windsor lies about 4.9 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,870 ft
- County
- Larimer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:00 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
Lakes like Fossil Creek Reservoir in Colorado usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fossil Creek Reservoir
- Windsorabout 4.9 mi east
- Lovelandabout 6.4 mi southwest
- Fort Collinsabout 6.9 mi northwest
- Severanceabout 7.7 mi east
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Questions about Fossil Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Fossil Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Fossil Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fossil Creek Reservoir?
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 Fossil Creek Reservoir?
About 750 acres, with about 8.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fossil Creek Reservoir?
Windsor is about 4.9 miles east; Loveland is about 6.4 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Fossil Creek Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Fossil Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
