Best fishing near Drake
16 fishing spots · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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
L⛰
#1
Lon Hagler Reservoir
Good
13.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
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 60: live conditions (good)
60Solid
F⛰
#2
Flatiron Reservoir
Good
10.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 87°F · 8 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 57: live conditions (good)
57Solid
D⛰
#3
Dixon Reservoir
Good
14.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
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 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
P⛰
#4
Pinewood Reservoir
Good
8.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 87°F · 8 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 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
C⛰
#5
Cottonwood Glen Park (Fort Collins)
Good
14.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
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 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
B⛰
#6
Boedecker Reservoir
Good
13.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
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 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
C⛰
#7
Carter Lake
Good
12.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 87°F · 8 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 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
L⛰
#8
Lily Lake - RMNP
Fair
13.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms · 73°F · 8 mph wind
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 43: live conditions (fair)
43Rated
H⛰
#9
Horsetooth Reservoir
Good
13.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
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 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
F⛰
#10
Fay Lake
Good
14.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
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 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
Y⛰
#11
Ypsilon Lake - RMNP
Good
14.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
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 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
B⛰
#12
Big Thompson River Fishing Site
Good
3.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 87°F · 8 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 37: live conditions (good)
37Rated
L⛰
#13
Lawn Lake - RMNP
Good
13.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
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 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
C⛰
#14
Crystal Lake - RMNP
Good
14.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 67°F · 24 mph wind
Crystal Lake is a beautiful fishing area located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including brook, rainbow, and…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
E⛰
#15
Estes Lake
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 88°F · 6 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 36: live conditions (fair)
36Rated
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.
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