Last stocked
April 3, 2026
Plants on record
2
Species recorded
0
Elevation
5,348 ft
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Denver
- Shore access
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
Historic urban fishing lake in Denver's Berkeley neighborhood, a short walk from shops and restaurants. A 2023 renovation added a new perimeter trail, ADA fishing access, and picnic areas along with a sound wall to cut highway noise. Restrooms on site.
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How Berkeley Lake is stocked
Rocky Mountain Lake (1 mi), Lake Arbor (4.3 mi), Standley Lake (6.9 mi), Ketner Lake (7.6 mi), and Webster Lake (9.4 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fishing Berkeley Lake
Berkeley Lake is a well-loved urban oasis in northwest Denver, offering city residents a genuine waterside retreat without leaving the metro area. Fishing at Berkeley Lake produces solid results for those willing to spend time on the water. Anglers report catching rainbow trout consistently, and the lake receives enough attention from the fishing community to keep it productive. The lake is stocked with trout & warmwater species. The accessible shoreline means bank fishing covers the water effectively, and Berkeley Lake works as a sunrise fishing spot.
Sources: coloradolakes.org
What to watch for
Wind can affect fishing conditions at Berkeley Lake.
What anglers say
According to Keaton Delynko, Berkeley Lake is "Great for fishing." Delynko and a friend reported, "My and my buddy caught a total of 13 rainbow trout even in the wind. We spent 5 hours there."
Species stocked here
No species recorded here yet.