Best fishing near Elbert
43 fishing spots · 43 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Elbert, 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 43 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Willow Springs Ponds
Good
34.2 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
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#2
Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)
Good
29.2 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
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#3
Ramah Reservoir
Good
17.5 mi away
· Water 59°F · a bit cool· Partly Cloudy · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Ramah Reservoir is a popular fishing spot located near Calhan, Colorado. The reservoir is known for its abundance of rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and channel catfish. Nearby…
Why 61: live conditions (good)
61Solid
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#4
Crystal Creek Reservoir
33.4 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
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#5
Cherry Knolls Pond
Good
36.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 58°F · 6 mph wind
Cherry Knolls Pond in Colorado is a popular fishing spot that is stocked with a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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#6
Strortia Springs Reservoir
Good
36.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 55°F · 5 mph wind
The Strontia Springs Reservoir is a popular fishing area located in Colorado, USA. This reservoir is home to a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, yellow…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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#7
Nichols Reservoir
Fair
27.7 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
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#8
Ridgeview Park Pond
Good
38.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 58°F · 6 mph wind
Ridgeview Park Pond is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and is a popular fishing spot. The pond offers a variety of fish species to target, including rainbow trout, largemouth…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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#9
South Platte Park Ponds (Littleton Flood Plain Ponds)
Good
38.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 58°F · 6 mph wind
South Platte Park Ponds in Littleton, Colorado is a popular fishing spot boasting an array of fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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#10
Aurora Reservoir
Good
30.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Aurora Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA. It is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and yellow perch…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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#11
Monument Lake (El Paso County)
Good
20.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 51°F · 5 mph wind
Monument Lake in El Paso County, Colorado, is a popular fishing spot that offers a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and cutthroat trout…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#12
Quail Lake
Good
31.8 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
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#13
Pinery Reservoir
Good
22.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 54°F · 5 mph wind
Pinery Reservoir is located in Colorado, USA, and is a popular fishing spot. Fish species in the reservoir include rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye, and largemouth bass. Nearby…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#14
Quincy Reservoir
Good
33.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Quincy Reservoir in Colorado is a popular fishing spot that attracts anglers from all over the state. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#15
Cherry Creek Reservoir
Good
36.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 57°F · 5 mph wind
Cherry Creek Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Colorado that offers a wide range of fish species, including rainbow trout, walleye, catfish, carp, and bass. The area…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
Fishing near Elbert
The Elbert area has 43 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 Elbert
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.