Fish of Standley Lake

Standley Lake has 1,063 acres of water, which can reach up to 96 feet in depth towards the dam. It is the third largest reservoir in the Denver Metro area and contains several different species of fish: rainbow trout, bluegill, large and smallmouth bass, sunfish, walleye, wiper, channel catfish, and carp. Colorado Parks and Wildlife stocks the lake a few times a year.

Standley Lake holds the state record for the largest walleye caught in Colorado. In 1997, Scott Regan reeled in the 34-inch walleye, weighing 18 pounds and 3 ounces, and he remains a record holder today. However, regulations at Standley Lake have changed:

No motor crafts are allowed in the lake anymore, but you can always use a fishing kayak or fish anywhere from the shore (except posted areas like the dam and boat ramps). A fishing pier and ADA accessible floating pier are available during the summer.

Fishing is not permitted from sunset to sunrise, wading is prohibited, and aquatic bait is not allowed.