The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Big Windsor
Weld County, Colorado · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
53°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Big Windsor
In Weld County, Colorado, Lake Big Windsor covers about 750 acres.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end with roughly 5.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 4,920 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Severance, is about 1.5 miles southeast. Fort Collins, the nearest city, is about 10 miles west.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.4 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,920 ft
- County
- Weld 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
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 53°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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 6:44 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Big Windsor
- Severanceabout 1.5 mi southeast
- Windsorabout 3.2 mi south
- Aultabout 8.3 mi east
- Eatonabout 8.7 mi east
- Fort Collinsnearest city, about 10 mi west
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Questions about Lake Big Windsor
What fish are in Lake Big Windsor?
Lakes like Lake Big Windsor usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Big Windsor?
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 Lake Big Windsor?
About 750 acres, with about 5.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Big Windsor?
Severance is about 1.5 miles southeast; Windsor is about 3.2 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Big Windsor today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Big Windsor on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
