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
North Sterling Reservoir
Logan County, Colorado · about 2,400 acres (3.8 sq mi)
54°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SE).
About North Sterling Reservoir
North Sterling Reservoir spreads over about 2,400 acres in Logan County, Colorado.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. Its surface is about 4,060 ft above sea level. Sterling is about 9.9 miles south.
- Size
- About 2,400 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,060 ft
- County
- Logan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
For a lake of this size in Colorado, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 54°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
- 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 6:38 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Sterling Reservoir
- Sterlingabout 9.9 mi south
- Sidneyabout 28 mi northeast
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Questions about North Sterling Reservoir
What fish are in North Sterling Reservoir?
Lakes like North Sterling 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 North Sterling 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 North Sterling Reservoir?
About 2,400 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Sterling Reservoir?
Sterling is about 9.9 miles south; Sidney is about 28 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at North Sterling Reservoir today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
North Sterling Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
