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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Lower Latham Reservoir

Weld County, Colorado · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)

57°F water, calm this morning.

Water57°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today6 mphESE
Best bite3:15 pmto 5:15 pm

About Lower Latham Reservoir

In Weld County, Colorado, Lower Latham Reservoir covers about 770 acres.

It stretches about 1.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 4.6 miles. At about 4,670 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. La Salle lies about 2.6 miles to the west.

Size
About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 4.6 miles
End to end
About 1.4 miles
Elevation
About 4,670 ft
County
Weld County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
  • 4:00 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

Lakes like Lower Latham 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. With the surface at 57°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Fair
    Largemouth bass

    Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.

  • Good
    Crappie

    Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.

  • Fair
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.

  • Fair
    Catfish

    Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Upper arm

    The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

4 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

57°F

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

Saturday 52° / 33° 6 mph ESE Slight Chance Light Rain · 22% rain
Sunday 55° / 36° 6 mph ESE Sunny

Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lower Latham Reservoir

  • La Salleabout 2.6 mi west
  • Evansabout 3 mi northwest
  • Kerseyabout 4.2 mi northeast
  • Greeleyabout 6 mi northwest

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Questions about Lower Latham Reservoir

What fish are in Lower Latham Reservoir?

Lakes like Lower Latham 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 Lower Latham 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 Lower Latham Reservoir?

About 770 acres, with about 4.6 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lower Latham Reservoir?

La Salle is about 2.6 miles west; Evans is about 3 miles northwest.

What is the water temperature at Lower Latham Reservoir today?

The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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