Tiger muskie, splake and lake trout are also present. Founded in 1874 on the Barker Meadow Reservoir, the town is a perfect jumping-off point to some of the state’s best hiking. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is MT EVANS RES STAT which is approximately 7 miles away and has an elevation of 10,630 feet (2,759 feet higher than Barker Meadow Reservoir). I like the view of the ice on the meadow where the camera is standing. The reservoir is managed by the Baker Dam Reservoir Association. Barker Reservoir is a reservoir located just 1.5 miles from Nederland, in Boulder County, in the state of Colorado, United States, near Whispering Pine, CO. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including arctic grayling, muskie, splake, sockeye salmon, rainbow trout and brown trout here. The image was taken by Harold Sanborn, a commercial photographer based out of Denver. Recreation activities at Barker Reservoir include scenic viewing, picnicking, shoreline fishing, walking/hiking and nature appreciation. Located on Middle Boulder Creek at the eastern edge of Nederland, Barker Meadow Reservoir is part of the City of Boulder's municipal water supply. Photo 7 - Undated view of the reservoir with structures in the foreground. “Ned” is a solid 30 min drive from Boulder, down the windy, but beautiful Boulder Creek Drive. His name is on the bottom right corner. Barker Meadow was land owned by Hannah Barker of Boulder and farmed by Wesley Hetzer. Lakes are such calm places, why not stop at Idaho Springs Reservoir near Barker Meadow Reservoir, and hiking along the Rolling Creek Trail is great fun. SUBJECT: Image of the Barker Meadow Reservoir. Despite being a fairly small town, Nederland has some top-notch restaurants that alone are worth the drive. 1 catches; 84 followers; spots; Shore angling is allowed at designated areas. Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and weather changes. It is number 783. So much exciting stuff in the Front Range, just unbelievable. Residents near Barker Meadow Reservoir have heard the explosions the most, as a home off of Alpine Drive is the center of an investigation. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The temperature at 4 p.m. was 24 degrees and with the wind-chill factor the “real feel” was 17 degrees. Build in 1909, the dam is 175 feet high with a crest of 720 feet. Go on a trip to Rudolph Ranch if you want to ride a : horse. It was flooded when Barker Dam was built in 1910. Photo 8 - Undated view taken from the edge of the reservoir looking toward town. (CDOW) The ice gives a hint of how cold it was there. DATE: Circa 1950 CAPTION: "Nederland, Colo. from the lake, Colo." While spring and fall provide the best fishing opportunities, Baker Dam Recreation Area is open year-round. Fishing Barker Meadow Reservoir, CO on 11/27/2020 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Stocked with trout on a regular basis by the Utah State Division of Wildlife Resources, the reservoir is a popular fishing site. Barker Meadow Reservoir. Historical Weather. Anglers can expect to most frequently catch brown and rainbow trout. History . Barker Reservoir (Barker Meadow) Boulder - Colorado. If those times won’t work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising.