Best fishing near Gilcrest
12 fishing spots · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Gilcrest, 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 12 of 12 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
M⛰
#1
Mead Ponds
Good
13.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
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 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
J⛰
#2
Johnstown Reservoir
Good
10.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
The Johnstown Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA. It is home to various fish species, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, walleye, and catfish. The…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
B⛰
#3
Big Thompson Ponds
Good
13.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
The Big Thompson Ponds Fishing Area is located in Loveland, Colorado, and is a popular destination for anglers. The ponds are stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and channel…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
S⛰
#4
Simpson Ponds SWA
Good
14.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
Simpson Ponds SWA fishing area in Colorado is a popular spot for anglers due to the variety of fish species found in its waters, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
A⛰
#5
Allen Park Lake
Fair
9.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 91°F · 7 mph wind
Allen Park Lake is a great fishing destination in Colorado, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, splake, tiger trout, and kokanee…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
S⛰
#6
St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds)
Good
13.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
St. Vrain State Park Barbour Ponds Fishing Area is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species including largemouth bass…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
P⛰
#7
Poudre Ponds
Good
11.5 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 90°F · 15 mph wind
The Poudre Ponds fishing area in Colorado is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill, and…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
M⛰
#8
Milavec Reservoir
Good
14.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
Milavec Reservoir is located in Colorado and is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and channel catfish, making it an…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
E⛰
#9
Eastman Park
Good
14.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
Eastman Park Fishing Area is located in Windsor, Colorado, and offers fishing opportunities for various species including trout, bass, catfish, and sunfish. Nearby activities…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
C⛰
#10
Cache la Poudre Reservoir Inlet
Good
13.5 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 90°F · 15 mph wind
The Cache la Poudre Reservoir Inlet fishing area is located in Colorado, USA. It offers great fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby…
Why 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
P⛰
#11
Promontory Point Park Ponds
Fair
9.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 91°F · 7 mph wind
Promontory Point Park Ponds in Colorado is a great fishing spot for anglers looking to catch trout, bass, and bluegill. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, and picnicking in…
Why 38: live conditions (fair)
38Rated
E⛰
#12
Ehrlich Lake
Fair
4.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 91°F · 7 mph wind
Ehrlich Lake is located in northwest Colorado and is known for its excellent trout fishing. The lake is stocked with rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout, making it a popular spot…
Why 34: live conditions (fair)
34Rated
Fishing near Gilcrest
The Gilcrest area has 12 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 Gilcrest
How are these fishing spots ranked?
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