Boyd Lake Fishing
A 1,575-acre Colorado lake in Larimer County at 4,959 feet.
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Getting to know Boyd Lake
Its mapped shoreline gives Boyd Lake close to 1,575 acres, all charted in Larimer County. At around 4,959 feet, it sits below the high peaks. CPW files it under Boyd Lake State Park. The closest town on the Census list is Loveland, some 2 miles away. It belongs to the CPW Northeast Region.
Its fish on the CPW roster: black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass and rainbow trout. Boaters have 2 boat ramps to choose from. CPW sets the boating rule as Motor boats (gasoline). The Fishing Atlas rates access as easy and fishing pressure as high. Through the ice season: ice fishing listed as yes.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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These Boyd Lake species rest on CPW listings and records, not a full net survey.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Ramps CPW maps at Boyd Lake
- Heron Cove on Boyd Lakeboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Boyd Lake State Park
- Main Boat Ramp on Boyd Lakeboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Boyd Lake State Park
Fishing access points at Boyd Lake
- Boyd Lake fishing access near Loveland, Boyd Lake State Park 2accessible fishing area
- Boyd Lake fishing access near Loveland, Boyd Lake State Parkaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout and warmwater, 4,959 ft
- Boyd Lake fishing access near Loveland, Boyd Lake State Park 3fishing access
Backup boat ramps near Boyd Lake
- Boedecker Reservoir boat rampBoedecker Reservoir, 6 miles southwest
- Lon Hagler boat ramp near LovelandLon Hagler Reservoir, 8 miles southwest
- South Bay Ramp #2 on Horsetooth ReservoirHorsetooth Reservoir, 8 miles northwest
- South Bay Ramp #1 on Horsetooth ReservoirHorsetooth Reservoir, 8 miles northwest
- Lonetree Reservoir boat ramp near LovelandLonetree Reservoir, 9 miles southwest
- Inlet Bay Ramp on Horsetooth ReservoirHorsetooth Reservoir, 9 miles northwest
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Fish legal to carry home from Boyd Lake
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | Daily bag 20, possession 20 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
The drainage column of the limits chart puts Boyd Lake east of the Continental Divide. Waters stay open day and night all year in Colorado; the chart rows set the bag at Boyd Lake.
Special regulations written for Boyd Lake
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd Lake | Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long. Min. size for white bass is 10 inches long. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches long. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. | p. 13 |
Special regulations as printed in the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 11 to 39, checked against CPW Chapter W-1 (as approved 13 November 2025); retrieved October 2026.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The stocking record for Boyd Lake
CPW logged Boyd Lake 10 listings on its stocking list, the newest dated June 12, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| March 5, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 12, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| November 14, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| October 24, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| April 4, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 6, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| November 29, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| November 8, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| February 12, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
Boyd Lake beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd Lake | 1,575 | 4,959 | 2 | yes | |
| Heinricy Lake | 1 mile southwest | 42 | 4,969 | 0 | |
| Loveland Lake | 3 miles southwest | 440 | 5,010 | 0 | |
| North Lake Park Pond | 3 miles west | 3 | 5,011 | 0 | yes |
| Simpson Property Pond #1 | 3 miles south | 15 | 4,884 | 0 | |
| Simpson Property Pond #3 | 4 miles south | 15 | 4,883 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Around Boyd Lake on the map
Reservoirs and ponds near Boyd Lake
- Heinricy Lake1 mile southwest
- Loveland Lake3 miles southwest
- North Lake Park Pond3 miles west
- Simpson Property Pond #13 miles south
- Simpson Property Pond #34 miles south
Stores that stock up Boyd Lake trips
- Boyd Lake Marina Incmarina, Loveland, under a mile
- Sportsman's Warehouse Lovelandsporting goods store, Loveland, 3 miles
- Peak Fishingbait and tackle shop, Loveland, 3 miles
- SCHEELS Johnstownsporting goods store, Johnstown, 4 miles
- Elkhorn Fly Shopfly shop, Loveland, 5 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Lovelandsporting goods store, Loveland, 6 miles
Hiring a guide for Boyd Lake
- Natural Drift Anglers LLCfishing guide, Fort Collins
- Northern Colorado Fishing Outfitters LLCfishing guide, Fort Collins
- Fly Fishing the Rocky Mountainsfly fishing guide, Estes Park, (417) 860-4175
- Sasquatch Fly Fishinfly fishing guide, Estes Park, (970) 586-3341
Nearest towns to Boyd Lake
- Loveland2 miles
- Windsor7 miles
- Timnath8 miles
Boyd Lake on the county pages
- Larimer Countyseat: Fort Collins
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Photo views of fishing water near Boyd Lake
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Colorado anglers ask this about Boyd Lake
In what part of the state is Boyd Lake?
Larimer County, CPW Northeast Region, about 2 miles from Loveland.
Is Boyd Lake a big reservoir?
About 1,575 acres, at about 4,959 feet.
Can a trailered boat get onto Boyd Lake from a mapped ramp?
There are 2 boat ramps; Heron Cove on Boyd Lake heads the list.
Are trout part of the fishery at Boyd Lake?
Expect black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass.
What bag limit does the CPW chart set at Boyd Lake?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Check the special regulation rows above as well.
Is a CPW license required to fish Boyd Lake?
Fishing two lines at once takes the $14.24 second-rod stamp on top of the license; adult residents pay $44.87 for the license and nonresidents $124.01.
Has CPW listed Boyd Lake for stocking recently?
It shows 10 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (2 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 4 in 2024); latest June 12, 2026.
Which store on the list is nearest Boyd Lake?
Boyd Lake Marina Inc, under a mile away.
Is Boyd Lake an ice fishing spot?
Its winter entry reads ice fishing listed as yes; drill test holes first.
Put Boyd Lake on this season's list
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