Best fishing near Erie
72 fishing spots · 72 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Erie, 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 72 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Sawhill Ponds #1
Fair
8.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 62°F · 6 mph wind
Sawhill Ponds 1 is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA. The ponds are home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, channel catfish…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
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#2
Union Reservoir
Fair
9.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
Union Reservoir is a popular fishing area in Longmont, Colorado. The reservoir supports a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
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#3
Thornton Rec Ctr Lake (Carpenter)
Fair
11.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Sunny · 94°F · 18 mph wind
The Thornton Rec Center Lake Carpenter fishing area in Colorado is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
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#4
Teller Lake No. 5
Fair
5.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 62°F · 6 mph wind
Teller Lake No. 5 is a popular fishing spot located in Boulder County, Colorado. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, bluegill, largemouth bass…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#5
McKay Lake
Fair
6.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 65°F · 15 mph wind
McKay Lake is a popular fishing spot in Broomfield, Colorado, known for its abundant fish population. Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, and…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#6
Stearns Lake
Fair
8.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 65°F · 15 mph wind
Stearns Lake, located in Colorado, USA, is a popular fishing spot. The lake is home to species like largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and rainbow trout. Nearby…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#7
Walden Ponds
Fair
8.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 62°F · 6 mph wind
Walden Ponds is a popular fishing area located in Boulder, Colorado. The ponds are home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#8
Sawhill Ponds #2
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 62°F · 6 mph wind
Sawhill Ponds 2 is a popular fishing spot located in Boulder County, Colorado. The ponds are stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. Nearby…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#9
Coot Lake
Fair
9.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 62°F · 6 mph wind
Coot Lake is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and rainbow…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#10
Loomiller Park Pond
Fair
10.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 6 mph wind
Loomiller Park Pond is a popular fishing spot located in Longmont, Colorado. This urban pond is stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. Nearby…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#11
Westminster City Park Pond
Fair
11.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 65°F · 15 mph wind
Westminster City Park Pond is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout, channel catfish, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Nearby activities…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#12
Pella Crossing
Fair
12.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 6 mph wind
Pella Crossing is a popular fishing area in Colorado, USA. The area is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#13
Mead Ponds
Fair
12.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
The Mead Ponds Fishing Area is located in Fort Collins, Colorado and is a popular spot for anglers who enjoy fly fishing. The area is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#14
Pomona Lake Number 2
Fair
14.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 61°F · 5 mph wind
Pomona Lake Number 2 is a popular fishing spot located in Colorado, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, largemouth…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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#15
Waneka Lake
Fair
6.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 62°F · 6 mph wind
Waneka Lake, located in Lafayette, Colorado, offers fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, bluegill, catfish, and largemouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
Fishing near Erie
The Erie area has 72 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 Erie
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.