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Mills Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Colorado, United States

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Top fish species at Mills Lake

Brook trout
Brook trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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General info

Mills Lake is a lake located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout and Rainbow trout.

Location

40°17′22.8″N 105°38′29.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Mills Lake, CO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Mills Lake fishing

📍 Where is Mills Lake located?
Mills Lake is a lake located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°17′22.8″N 105°38′29.1″W
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🎣 Where on Mills Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Mills Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Mills Lake?
The most common species in Mills Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Mills Lake fishing reports?
The latest Mills Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Mills Lake?

Fishing in Colorado requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, daily, annual, and combination options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Colorado, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a heavily discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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