Standley Lake Fishing
A 1,230-acre Colorado lake in Jefferson County at 5,509 feet.
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Arriving at Standley Lake: what it is like
About 1,230 acres of lake water make up Standley Lake, which lies in Jefferson County. The water lies at about 5,509 feet of elevation. CPW lists Standley Lake Regional Park as the managing property. Arvada lies about 2 miles from the mapped point of the lake. The Northeast Region of CPW covers it.
CPW lists black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass and rainbow trout for it. The ramp layer shows 1 boat ramp. For boats, CPW lists Motor boats (gasoline). Expect easy access and high pressure, by CPW notes. The atlas entry shows ice fishing listed as no.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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The roster for Standley Lake joins the CPW species field with record catches and stocking.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Where trailers back in at Standley Lake
- Standley Lake boat rampboat ramp, ANS inspection
Shore access around Standley Lake
- Standley Lake fishing access near Arvada, Standley Lake Regional Park 2accessible fishing area
- Standley Lake fishing access near Arvada, Standley Lake Regional Parkaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout and warmwater, 5,509 ft
Ramps a short tow from Standley Lake
- Arvada Reservoir boat rampArvada Reservoir, 6 miles southwest
- Bear Creek Reservoir boat rampBear Creek Reservoir, 15 miles south
- Boulder City Reservoir boat rampBoulder City Reservoir, 15 miles north
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The keep-or-release rules at Standley 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 |
On the CPW drainage map, Standley Lake lies east of the Continental Divide. Possession equals what you hold in the field, in camp and at home; at Standley Lake the chart sets it.
Where Standley Lake breaks from the statewide chart
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Standley Lake | 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. 37 |
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.
When CPW stocked Standley Lake
The stocking report names Standley Lake 13 listings, latest June 12, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| May 29, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| April 17, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| March 27, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| July 11, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| June 20, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| May 9, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| April 18, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| March 28, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| May 20, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| April 26, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| March 29, 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.
Standley Lake in the Colorado record book
| Species | Category | Weight or length | Angler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkinseed Sunfish | heritage length (to 2019) | 10 3/4 inches in | Joey Slagle | |
| walleye | weight | 18-12.6 (lbs.-ozs.) | Scott Regan | 1997 |
CPW state records by weight and catch-and-release length, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), retrieved October 25, 2026. All Colorado records.
Standley Lake and the reservoirs around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standley Lake | 1,230 | 5,509 | 1 | yes | |
| Ketner Lake | 2 miles northeast | 23 | 5,451 | 0 | yes |
| Pomona Lake | 2 miles southeast | 10 | 5,516 | 0 | |
| Lake Arbor | 3 miles southeast | 40 | 5,376 | 0 | yes |
| Water Point Bellio Lake East | 4 miles east | 3 | 5,356 | 0 | |
| Community College Pond | 5 miles northeast | 4 | 5,236 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Neighbors of Standley Lake
Colorado lakes in the Standley Lake neighborhood
- Ketner Lake2 miles northeast
- Pomona Lake2 miles southeast
- Lake Arbor3 miles southeast
- Water Point Bellio Lake East4 miles east
- Community College Pond5 miles northeast
Fly shops and bait stores around Standley Lake
- Colorado Fly Fishingfly shop, Broomfield, 4 miles
- Charlie's Flybox Incbait and tackle shop, Arvada, 5 miles
- Fish Creek Spinnersbait and tackle shop, Superior, 6 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Thorntonsporting goods store, Thornton, 7 miles
- Yakoda Supplybait and tackle shop, Louisville, 8 miles
- Bill Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Denver, 9 miles
Paid guides within reach of Standley Lake
- Blue Quill Anglers, Inc.fishing guide, Evergreen
- Coal Creek Anglers LLCfishing guide, Golden
- Colorado Canyon Anglers LLCfishing guide, Wheat Ridge
- Trout Tricks LLCfishing guide, Westminster
- Colorado Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Broomfield, (970) 406-1538
- Heron Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Golden
- J & J Flyfishingfly fishing guide, Arvada
Communities within reach of Standley Lake
- Arvada2 miles
- Westminster4 miles
- Shaw Heights5 miles
Standley Lake and the counties around it
- Jefferson Countyseat: Golden
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A photo lineup of the fish at Standley Lake
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Standley Lake, question by question
How do I find Standley Lake on a Colorado map?
Head for Jefferson County, CPW Northeast Region, about 2 miles from Arvada.
How large a reservoir or lake is Standley Lake?
Some 1,230 acres, at about 5,509 feet.
Where does CPW map a ramp at Standley Lake?
CPW maps 1 boat ramp, among them Standley Lake boat ramp.
What is on the fish list at Standley Lake?
black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass, by CPW sources.
What may I take home from Standley Lake?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. A brochure special regulation also names it; see the table above.
Which CPW license do I buy for Standley 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.
Is Standley Lake on the trout stocking report?
13 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (4 in 2026, 5 in 2025, 4 in 2024); latest June 12, 2026.
Which tackle counter on our Colorado list is nearest Standley Lake?
Colorado Fly Fishing sits about 4 miles from the water.
What record does Standley Lake hold?
Pumpkinseed Sunfish, heritage length (to 2019) 10 3/4 inches in, by Joey Slagle in an unprinted year.
Is Standley Lake worth hauling an auger to in winter?
Atlas entry: ice fishing listed as no. Judge the ice in person.
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