Dowdy Lake fishing

Fishing at Dowdy Lake has stocking on record, but the report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.

Last stocked

May 8, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

8,139 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town: Red Feather Lakes
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, camping

USFS Dowdy Lake Campground sits on the shore of this 115 acre, no wake lake in Roosevelt National Forest near Red Feather Lakes, about 48 miles from Fort Collins. Boat ramp on site (10 mph limit); anglers fish for brown, brook, cutthroat, and lake trout. Restrooms and campsites on site.

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How Dowdy Lake is stocked

Bellaire Lake (3.5 mi), Horsetooth Reservoir (26.6 mi), Sheldon Lake (28 mi), and North Michigan Reservoir (28.4 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fishing Dowdy Lake

Dowdy Lake is a 115-acre, no-wake lake where canoeing and fishing are popular activities. Anglers can expect to cast for brown, brook, cutthroat, and lake trout. Motorized boats are permitted, but a 10 mph speed limit is enforced.

Sources: recreation.gov

What to watch for

Visitors should be aware that afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months. This is bear country, so it is important to keep a clean campsite. Fire restrictions may be imposed due to hot, dry weather.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 8, 2026	–	–	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.