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
Shadow Mountain Lake
Grand County, Colorado · about 1,250 acres (2 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Shadow Mountain Lake
In Grand County, Colorado, Shadow Mountain Lake covers about 1,250 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9 miles. The water sits about 8,370 ft above sea level. Granby lies about 9.6 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Boulder, about 33 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,250 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 8,370 ft
- County
- Grand County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 Shadow Mountain Lake in Colorado usually hold trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
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 6:47 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Shadow Mountain Lake
- Granbyabout 9.6 mi southwest
- Hot Sulphur Springsabout 16 mi southwest
- Fraserabout 18 mi south
- Estes Parkabout 19 mi northeast
- Bouldernearest city, about 33 mi southeast
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Questions about Shadow Mountain Lake
What fish are in Shadow Mountain Lake?
Lakes like Shadow Mountain Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Shadow Mountain Lake?
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 Shadow Mountain Lake?
About 1,250 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Shadow Mountain Lake?
Granby is about 9.6 miles southwest; Hot Sulphur Springs is about 16 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Shadow Mountain Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Shadow Mountain Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
