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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Standley Lake
Jefferson County, Colorado · about 1,210 acres (1.9 sq mi)
56°F water, calm this morning.
About Standley Lake
Standley Lake spreads over about 1,210 acres in Jefferson County, Colorado.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end with roughly 6.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 5,500 ft above sea level. Broomfield lies about 3.5 miles to the northeast.
- Size
- About 1,210 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,500 ft
- County
- Jefferson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 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
For a lake of this size in Colorado, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 56°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.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
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
- 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 6:43 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Standley Lake
- Broomfieldabout 3.5 mi northeast
- Shaw Heightsabout 3.5 mi east
- Arvadaabout 3.8 mi southeast
- Westminsterabout 4.1 mi east
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Questions about Standley Lake
What fish are in Standley Lake?
Lakes like Standley Lake usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Standley 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 Standley Lake?
About 1,210 acres, with about 6.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Standley Lake?
Broomfield is about 3.5 miles northeast; Shaw Heights is about 3.5 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Standley Lake today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Standley Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
