Best fishing near Drake
16 fishing spots · 16 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Drake, 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 16 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
F⛰
#1
Flatiron Reservoir
Fair
10.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Sunny · 91°F · 21 mph wind
Flatiron Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado that offers an abundance of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
L⛰
#2
Lon Hagler Reservoir
Good
13.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
The Lon Hagler Reservoir in Colorado is a popular fishing spot that supports a wide variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye, yellow perch, and…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
D⛰
#3
Dixon Reservoir
Fair
14.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Rising fast · likely muddy
Dixon Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, and…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
P⛰
#4
Pinewood Reservoir
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Sunny · 91°F · 21 mph wind
Pinewood Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, offering a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
C⛰
#5
Cottonwood Glen Park (Fort Collins)
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Rising fast · likely muddy
The Cottonwood Glen Park in Fort Collins is a popular fishing destination in Colorado. The fishing area is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and channel catfish, making it…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
C⛰
#6
Carter Lake
Fair
12.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Sunny · 91°F · 21 mph wind
Carter Lake is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA, known for its abundance of walleye, smallmouth bass, and trout. The lake offers a range of activities, including…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
L⛰
#7
Lily Lake - RMNP
Fair
13.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Lily Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to cutthroat trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout. Nearby activities include…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
B⛰
#8
Boedecker Reservoir
Good
13.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
Boedecker Reservoir is an excellent place for fishing enthusiasts in Colorado. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, bass, trout, and catfish…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
H⛰
#9
Horsetooth Reservoir
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Rising fast · likely muddy
Horsetooth Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, known for its abundance of smallmouth bass, walleye, and trout. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and boating…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
F⛰
#10
Fay Lake
Fair
14.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Fay Lake is a popular fishing area located in Colorado, USA. The lake is home to various fish species, including rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include…
Why 38: species variety
38Rated
Y⛰
#11
Ypsilon Lake - RMNP
Fair
14.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Ypsilon Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The lake is home to various species of trout, including rainbow, cutthroat, brook, and…
Why 38: species variety
38Rated
B⛰
#12
Big Thompson River Fishing Site
Fair
3.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Sunny · 91°F · 21 mph wind
The Big Thompson River Fishing Site in Colorado is a great destination for fishing enthusiasts looking to catch brown and rainbow trout. The river is located just west of Loveland…
Why 25: species variety
25Rated
E⛰
#13
Estes Lake
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Sunny · 91°F · 16 mph wind
Estes Lake is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, known for its abundance of trout, including brown, rainbow, and lake trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 25: species variety
25Rated
B⛰
#14
Big Thompson River
10.8 mi away
The Big Thompson River in Colorado is an excellent spot for fly fishing enthusiasts who seek a challenge. Brown and rainbow trout are the predominant fish species, and the river…
Why 25: species variety
25Rated
L⛰
#15
Lawn Lake - RMNP
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Lawn Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park is home to rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Fishing is best during the summer months and the lake can be reached via a 6.2-mile round…
Why 25: species variety
25Rated
Fishing near Drake
The Drake area has 16 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 Drake
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.