Nature Area Hours: 1 Hour Before Sunrise to 1 Hour After Sunset

McCall Lake is a 35-acre reservoir offering great shoreline access for fishing. Anglers might catch bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, wiper and trout. The lake is primarily used for irrigation to city parks via the Longmont Supply Ditch Company. During drought periods, water is exchanged for other water used at the water treatment plants and delivered through the Longmont Supply Ditch. McCall Lake is open to the general public and there is no entry fee.

Location: 7 miles west of I-25 on Hwy 66, or 3 miles east of Lyons on Hwy 66.

Amenities: Primitive restroom, good shoreline access, parking on north and west sides of lake.

Rules & Regulations

• Fishing: A State of Colorado fishing license is required. The daily trout limit is four. Ice fishing is prohibited.
• Lake hours are one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.
• No swimming.
• No pool toys or single chambered air-inflated devices such as inner tubes.
• Multi-chambered belly boats are allowed.
• Carry-on, non-motorized boats only. This includes canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, belly boats, sailboards, sailboats and small boats that can be carried to the lake.
• Lifejackets/personal flotation devices are required for each person regardless of age on board any type of watercraft, including but not limited to paddle boards, boats, kayaks, canoes, etc.
• Dogs must be leashed where posted.
• Open containers of alcohol are prohibited.
• Camping or building fires prohibited.
• Hunting and firearms are restricted.
• Ice skating is prohibited.
• Do not damage property, facilities or the natural environment.

For more information, contact Parks, Open Space & Trails.