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Colorado Area Fishing North East
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1. CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR: There is premier trophy walleye
fishing at Cherry Creek, which is nestled within a natural prairie
environment. The best fishing occurs in mid-May to early June with
jigs, bait and plugs along the dam and island. Anglers can find crappies,
wipers and catchable stocked trout. Location: Interstate 225 to Parker
Road, south on Parker Road to the east entrance off South Yosemite
Street.
2. QUINCY RESERVOIR: This is a haven for tiger muskies, producing
the state's record (40 lb.,2 oz. ). In addition, there is good bass
fishing and spring trout fishing. Location: The reservoir is .5 miles
east of Buckley Road on Quincy Ave. in Aurora.
3. AURORA RESERVOIR: Perched atop the high plains of Aurora's
"outback," this oasis provides 820 acres of water for the outdoor
enthusiast. There are plenty of game fish including rainbow trout,
brown trout, walleye, wipers, largemouth bass, yellow perch and crappie.
The reservoir is open year-round, from dawn until dusk. Location:
Approximately 2.5 miles east of Gun Club Road on Quincy Ave.
4. CHATFIELD RESERVOIR: This Denver metro area reservoir is
one of the most popular recreation areas. With its extraordinary view
of the foothills, this reservoir is developing a good walleye population,
featuring many fish in the one- to three-pound class. There are yellow
perch, rainbow trout, tiger muskie, smallmouth bass and crappie. Night
fishing lands channel catfish, particularly in the Plum Creek area.
Location: South on Highway 85 to C-470, west on C-470, south on Wadsworth
to the park entrance.
5. BEAR CREEK: (Evergreen to Bear Creek Reservoir): For a medium-sized
stream, Bear Creek produces good catches of 10- to 12-inch rainbow
trout with an occasional larger trout being taken. Location: Access
west of Morrison on Highway 74.
6. STANDLEY LAKE: A popular recreation spot for west-Denver,
this deep (80-plus feet) reservoir provides excellent habitat for
rainbow trout, wiper, walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Walk-in
access only in spring and fall. Location: W. 88th Ave. and Kipling
Street.
7. BOULDER RESERVOIR: A fantastic view of nearby foothills
and 540 acres of open water make this impoundment a favorite with
many metro area residents. Walleye fishing is good during the spring.
Other fish species include bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rainbow
trout and many channel catfish in the 1- to 6-pound range. Location:
Northeast of the Longmont Diagonal at Jay Road and 51st Street.
8. SAWHILL AND WALDEN PONDS: Twenty ponds from 1 to 30 acres
sit along Boulder Creek and provide good fishing for largemouth bass,
bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and crappie. Several ponds also
contain wiper and walleye. Location: Approximately .5 miles north
of Valmont Dr. on N. 75th Street.
9. THE BIG THOMPSON RIVER: This is another favorite of residents
and nonresidents alike. Stocked rainbow trout and a natural brown
trout population provide good fishing from May through September.
Salmon eggs, various lures and worms work best during the spring runoff;
flies are best during late July, August and September. Location: East
of Estes Park on Highway 34.
10. THE CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER: The river begins its race for
the flatlands on the Continental Divide's backbone in Rocky Mountain
National Park. During the course of its rush to join the South Platte
River near Greeley, it provides more than 60 miles of public fishing.
There are good populations of brown and native trout, as well as some
mountain whitefish. Three sections on the river are restricted to
fly and lure fishing and on these sections the bag and possession
limit is two fish, 16 inches or longer. Location: West of Fort Collins
on Highway 14 for approximately 14 miles to the mouth of the canyon.
Highway 14 continues west up the Cache La Poudre River.
11. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER: The splendid natural beauty of this
river is distracting even to the most seasoned angler. Bighorn sheep
frequent the canyon walls and a variety of birds hover over the water.
The two prime stretches of water area are as follows: Cheesman Reservoir
to Strontia Springs Reservoir: This gold medal river is regarded as
one of the best rainbow and brown trout fisheries in the nation. There
are many fish over 14 inches, particularly upstream of Scraggy View
Picnic Ground. Location: U.S. 85 to Colorado 67. Strontia Springs
Reservoir to Chatfield Reservoir: Requires hiking or biking. There
are fewer anglers in this stretch of water compared to the Deckers
area and the concentrations of fish are impressive. Best bets are
rainbow and brown trout. Location: C-470 west to South Wadsworth.
Follow Wadsworth to the Kassler Water Treatment Plant. Access to this
area is by hiking or bicycle.
GOLD MEDAL
12. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER IN SOUTH PARK: One of Colorado's best
for quality-sized rainbows, browns and cutthroats. Best bets are the
Middle Fork between Hartsel and Fairplay and the main river above
Spinney Mountain Reservoir. Good access above and below Antero Reservoir,
but check regulations for restrictions. Best kept secret: Elevenmile
Canyon near Lake George. Location: West of Colorado Springs on Highway
24.
GOLD MEDAL
13. SPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR: The place for consistent large
rainbows (16-inch plus), browns and Snake River Cutthroats. Best fishing
right after April ice-out. Excellent belly boat or shore fishing and
trophy northern pike can be taken, best in June. A State Parks pass
is required. Location: West of Colorado Springs on Highway 24 for
55 miles to County Road 23. Drive south for 2.8 miles and east on
Country Road 59 for 1 mile to entrance.
14 . ELEVENMILE RESERVOIR: Something for everyone here; larger
than average rainbow, cutthroats and browns can be caught right near
your campsite or troll for trophies. Some of the biggest kokanee salmon
in the state are caught here. A State Parks pass is required. Location:
West of Colorado Springs on Highway 24 to the town of Lake George
and south to park entrance.
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