The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
New Empire Reservoir
Weld County, Colorado · about 2,430 acres (3.8 sq mi)
51°F water, calm this morning.
About New Empire Reservoir
New Empire Reservoir is a lake in Weld County, Colorado, covering about 2,430 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end with roughly 13.6 miles of shoreline. At about 4,520 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Fort Morgan, is about 18 miles east. The closest city is Greeley, about 29 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,430 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,520 ft
- County
- Weld County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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. With the surface at 51°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:40 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near New Empire Reservoir
- Fort Morganabout 18 mi east
- Keenesburgabout 20 mi southwest
- Kerseyabout 21 mi west
- Hudsonabout 27 mi southwest
- Greeleynearest city, about 29 mi west
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Questions about New Empire Reservoir
What fish are in New Empire Reservoir?
Lakes like New Empire 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 New Empire 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 New Empire Reservoir?
About 2,430 acres, with about 13.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near New Empire Reservoir?
Fort Morgan is about 18 miles east; Keenesburg is about 20 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at New Empire Reservoir today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
New Empire Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
