Best fishing near Canon City
24 fishing spots · 24 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Canon City, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 24 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Willow Springs Ponds
Good
38.5 mi away
· Water 65°F · a bit cool· Clear · 53°F · 5 mph wind
Willow Springs Ponds Fishing Area is a great place for fishing enthusiasts in Colorado. The area is home to several species including rainbow trout, channel catfish, largemouth…
Why 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
P⛰
#2
Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)
Good
38.1 mi away
· Water 64°F · a bit cool· Partly Cloudy · 56°F · 5 mph wind
Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs is a great fishing spot for anglers of all skill levels. The area is known for its abundance of fish species, including rainbow trout, bluegill…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
C⛰
#3
Crystal Creek Reservoir
32.9 mi away
Crystal Creek Reservoir is a beautiful fishing spot located in the mountains of Colorado. The reservoir is home to various fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
B⛰
#4
Brush Hollow Reservoir
Good
19.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Brush Hollow Reservoir is a popular fishing area in Colorado, USA. The reservoir is home to various fish species such as rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#5
Nichols Reservoir
Fair
38.6 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Mostly Clear · 48°F · 5 mph wind
Nichols Reservoir is a fantastic fishing spot located in Colorado, USA. The reservoir is a popular destination for anglers due to its large population of various fish species…
Why 54: live conditions (fair)
54Solid
Q⛰
#6
Quail Lake
Good
36.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Quail Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
P⛰
#7
Pueblo Reservoir
Fair
39.4 mi away
· Water 51°F · cold, sluggish· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water
The Pueblo Reservoir fishing area in Colorado is a popular spot for anglers. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species including walleye, crappie, catfish, and bass…
Why 53: live conditions (fair)
53Solid
S⛰
#8
Skaguay Reservoir
Good
21.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 52°F
The Skaguay Reservoir Fishing Area in Colorado is a great spot for anglers to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
E⛰
#9
Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir
Good
28.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms · 80°F · 16 mph wind
Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir is a popular fishing destination located in Colorado, USA. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
M⛰
#10
Mason Reservoir
Good
26.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 54°F
Mason Reservoir is located in northern Colorado and is a popular spot for fishing. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon, making it a great…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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#11
DeWeese Reservoir
Good
23.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 82°F · 10 mph wind
Deweese Reservoir is located in southern Colorado and offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. The reservoir is surrounded by…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
T⛰
#12
Teller Reservoir
Good
31.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 58°F · 5 mph wind
Teller Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, home to a variety of fish species including rainbow and brown trout, sunfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
M⛰
#13
McReynolds Reservoir
Fair
27.1 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Mostly Clear · 53°F · 5 mph wind
McReynolds Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Colorado. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon, making it a prime spot for…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
P⛰
#14
Pikeview Reservoir
Good
39.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 53°F · 5 mph wind
Pikeview Reservoir in Colorado is a popular fishing spot, with carp, catfish, bass, and other species available. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and picnicking. Fishing…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
S⛰
#15
Sands Lake SWA
Good
32.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 88°F · 15 mph wind
The Sands Lake SWA fishing area is located in Southern Colorado and is known for its stocked trout fishing. The lake is home to rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
Fishing near Canon City
The Canon City area has 24 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Canon City
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.