I don’t often paddle on Douglas Lake since it is on the “wrong” side of town – north of Fort Collins near Wellington. However, I launched my Thunderbolt kayak there on September 14, 2009.

The lake was pretty low. Here is its northern shallow end with a lot of birds including pelicans. I believe there also more new houses there. I found the best launching spot (a shortest way to water) on the eastern shore (unless you prefer a boat ramp).

I also found some new construction on the other side of the lake.

A new (or maybe rebuild) levee with a spillway.

A peek over the levee towards mountains.

Paddling at and after sunset was magical – a calm lake surrounded by thunderstorms. All pictures were shot with Pentax Optio W30 camera.

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