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Fishing Chicago Lake Lower: what the data says
24-acre lake near Clear Creek County. The lake tops out around 74 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Chicago Lake Lower
Spring cutthroat trout on Chicago Lake Lower hold shallow, usually 3 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 35 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 33 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 63 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 33 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Chicago Lake Lower?
Chicago Lake Lower is about 74 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Chicago Lake Lower?
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Chicago Lake Lower.
Where is the best fishing spot on Chicago Lake Lower?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 33 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Chicago Lake Lower?
For cutthroat trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Murray Lake · Crater Lake #1, Upper · Woodland Lake · Bob Lake · Barker Reservoir · Diamond Lake Upper
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