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Hi gang, Rick Ostler here from North American Waterway and Used Pontoon Boats bringing you news and views from boating industry. Berthoud, Colorado is blessed with an abundance of local reservoirs and lakes, providing the perfect opportunity to beat the heat this upcoming summer.
With gas prices on the rise, more families will need a cheap and local spot to stay out of the heat. Local pools provide ideal hang outs during the week, but the weekend might call for something more special and exciting.
Carter Lake
Easily the most convenient for Berthoud residents, Carter Lake is nestled right in the foothills, 15 to 20 minutes away from town. At an elevation of 5,760 feet, the 1,100 acre reservoir offers popular spots for fishing, sailing, boating, swimming, water skiing and scuba diving.
Open year round, vehicles may enter the park for the price of a $7 daily permit (boats cost an additional $7). Annual passes to Carter, also valid for Horsetooth, Pinewood and Flatiron reservoirs, are available to the general public.
Carter’s water recreational opportunities remain endless. On any given weekend, a large number of boaters and sailors are found using the lake. If you do not own a boat or don’t know someone who does, Carter’s designated swim area provides an ideal way to cool off for the average family.
Fishing is popular not only at Carter, but neighboring lakes Flatiron and Pinewood. Since the two lakes are much smaller in size and do not allow motorized boats, local fishers often prefer the intimacy and quietness found there.
Opportunities to catch trout, walleye and yellow perch exist, with Carter also known for its largemouth bass when water temperatures rise above 60 degrees.
Directions: Take CR-56 west, make a left turn onto W CR-8E. Turn right onto CR-31.
Boyd Lake
Nearly the same distance and time north from Berthoud as Carter, Boyd Lake State Park is a haven for boaters, swimmers and fishers. Canoes, fishing boats, sailboats, ski boats and watercraft all use the 1,700-acre reservoir. The pavilion and sandy beach provide a location for swimmers. Boyd’s marina is open daily in the summer and includes rentals for ski, pontoon, fishing and paddle boats.
Locals as well as visitors also enjoy Boyd Lake State Park for its variety of wildlife, best known for a diverse bird population. More than 200 species of migratory and resident birds are found in the park.
A daily pass at Boyd costs $7, with annual passes starting at $60.
Directions: Take US-287 north to Loveland, turning right on Eisenhower BLVD. Take a left on N Madison Ave and turn right on CR-24E.
Horsetooth Reservoir
Providing 1,900 acres of water, Horsetooth is located in the foothills west of Fort Collins at an elevation of 5,430 feet. Horsetooth compares to Carter and Boyd, due to its large variety of recreational activities and proximity to Berthoud.
Horsetooth also charges $7 per vehicle and boat, offering many of the same amenities as Carter and Boyd.
You can reach the reservoir in approximately 45 minutes.
Directions: Take N Taft, left on Eisenhower, right on N Wilson. Wilson will turn into CR-19, take a left on CR-38E followed by a right on CR-23. Turn left on CR-48C.
Other popular lakes and reservoirs under an hour’s drive from Berthoud include Lonetree, Lon Hagler, Boedecker and Highland reservoirs. See next week’s sports pages for more information on these. Thanks to www.berthoudrecorder.com for this.
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