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Home/Counties/Larimer County/Clark Reservoir

Clark Reservoir

reservoir
Larimer County, Colorado
3.7(6 reviews)

About Clark Reservoir

Clark Reservoir is a 184-acre impoundment in northern Larimer County, Colorado, situated just a few miles from the town of Wellington along the I-25 corridor. The reservoir sits at roughly 5,000 feet on the high plains east of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, surrounded by agricultural land and open grassland. Despite its size, Clark Reservoir is privately held, and every visitor review underscores the same message: this is a private lake, and public access is not available. There is no public boat ramp, no open shoreline for fishing, and no recreational facilities for walk-in visitors. Anglers should not plan trips here expecting to cast a line. Fishing databases list walleye, largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill as species present in the reservoir, but these records reflect the water body's ecology rather than public fishing opportunities. The reservoir and its surrounding property are managed privately, and all access requires landowner permission. From nearby public roads, the reservoir is visible across the flat terrain and does attract waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors that use the water as a stopover during migration. Birders who stay on public roadways can sometimes spot good numbers of geese in winter along with various ducks, while cottonwood trees near the margins host orioles and other songbirds during warmer months. For public fishing and boating in northern Larimer County, visitors should head to Horsetooth Reservoir, Carter Lake, or the Poudre River corridor south and west of Wellington. Those destinations offer developed access points, campgrounds, and managed fisheries open to everyone with a valid Colorado fishing license. Clark Reservoir is best noted as a large private water body in the Wellington area rather than a recreation destination.

Reviews (3)
G
guy Pardoe

Private lale

A
Amanda Minick

Great private lake

A
A A

Private lake... so don’t try to go here

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