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Denver Area Fishing
by
Karen Christopherson |
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We get so many questions here at
ColoradoFishing.net enquiring about fishing in the Denver area -
and not just stream fishing either! So, we've compiled a list of
some Denver area lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams with
links to information about fishing these areas. Also, ask at
your favorite flyshop or store for info on where to fish
in the Denver area. The Division of Wildlife gives reports on
many of these areas weekly (during the summer) -
click
here to see DOW's online reports. The
good news is that DOW will be stocking Denver area lakes and
reservoirs with more fish than ever before. Changes in
regulations on stocking were enacted because of whirling
disease. Many of the higher-elevation waters will be stocked far
less than before, or not stocked at all, with the excess fish
being placed in Front Range waters. There
are many opportunities for fishing in and near Denver, more than
we've listed here. And, the Division of Wildlife plans to open
up more waters to anglers in the near future, including lakes
and creeks in Denver, Golden, Brighton and Sedalia.
Lakes and Reservoirs
Most lakes and reservoirs in the
Denver area are managed by one of the following agencies -
Bureau of Reclamation, city governments, Denver Parks, Colorado
State Parks. You
can get more information about these various areas by clicking
on the link (name) of the place you are interested in. The
City of Denver also has their own fishing page, listing many
lakes, which can be found by
clicking here.
Evergreen Lake
Since the Denver area waters are moderate in temperature, most
hold both cold and warm water species. The table below shows the
type of fish by abbreviation - we have listed just some of the
species available in these areas:
T = Trout (mostly rainbows, stocked)
P = Perch
SB = Smallmouth Bass
LB = Largemouth Bass
TM = Tiger Muskie
C = Crappies
W = Walleye
| 1 |
Aurora Reservoir |
T, P, W, P, C, LB |
1
mi east of Gun Club Rd on Quincy |
| 2 |
Barr Lake |
T,
SB, LB, TM, P |
1-76
and Bromley Ln |
| 3 |
Bear Creek Lake |
T, SB, TM |
Morrison
Rd E. of C-470 |
| 4 |
Berkeley Lake |
T,
C, LB |
1-70
@ Sheridan |
| 5 |
Centennial Park Lake |
T,
SB, LB, C |
S. Federal between Oxford
and Belleview |
| 6 |
Chatfield
Reservoir |
T, P, TM,
LB, C |
C-470
& Wadsworth |
| 7 |
Cherry
Creek Reservoir |
T, W, C,
TM, LB |
I-225
& Parker Rd |
| 8 |
Evergreen Lake |
T,
TM |
downtown
Evergreen - Hwy 74 |
| 9 |
Jim Baker Reservoir |
T,
SB, LB, TM, C |
S.
of 64th and Lowell |
| 10 |
Quincy Reservoir |
P, SB, TM |
17900
E. Quincy |
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Rocky Mountain Lake |
C, LB, T |
W. 46th between Federal &
Lowell |
| 11 |
Sloans Lake |
T, P |
W.
26th Ave. and Stuart St. |
| 12 |
Standley Lake |
T, W, SB, P |
88th
& Kipling |
| 13 |
Washington Lake |
T,
LB, P, C |
S.
Downing @ W. Louisiana |
| 14 |
Webster
Lake |
T,
LB, P, C |
117th
and Washington |
| 15 |
Westminster
City Park Pond |
T,
P, LB |
Sheridan
& 104th |
Rivers and Streams
For stream fishing, you need to travel west into the foothills.
Watch for private property - there is good access on these
rivers and stream; private property is usually well-marked. Many
of these streams are great for flyfishing. Please practice catch
and release and preserve the fish for another time.
For a list of Denver area flyshops and guides,
see our Denver Metro page
Resources/Other Info:
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Colorado State lands - includes info about some Denver area
State Parks and State Wildlife Areas. |
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