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
Timber Lake
Otero County, Colorado · about 2,140 acres (3.3 sq mi)
56°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About Timber Lake
In Otero County, Colorado, Timber Lake covers about 2,140 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.5 miles. At about 4,100 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Las Animas lies about 11 miles to the southeast. Pueblo, the nearest city, is about 65 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,140 acres (3.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,100 ft
- County
- Otero County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestmoon overhead, sunset · wind 15 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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 Timber Lake 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. At 56°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.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 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
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 6:32 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Timber Lake
- Las Animasabout 11 mi southeast
- La Juntaabout 14 mi southwest
- Rocky Fordabout 18 mi southwest
- Ordwayabout 19 mi west
- Pueblonearest city, about 65 mi west
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Questions about Timber Lake
What fish are in Timber Lake?
Lakes like Timber Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Timber 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 Timber Lake?
About 2,140 acres, with about 9.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Timber Lake?
Las Animas is about 11 miles southeast; La Junta is about 14 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Timber Lake today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Timber Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
