Best fishing near Henderson
58 fishing spots · 58 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Henderson, 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 58 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
T⛰
#1
Thornton Rec Ctr Lake (Carpenter)
Fair
3.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 90°F · 8 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 55: live conditions (fair)
55Solid
R⛰
#2
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Good
4.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 57°F · 5 mph wind
The Rocky Mountain Arsenal Fishing Area in Colorado is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area offers various fish species such as largemouth bass, channel catfish, and…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
M⛰
#3
McKay Lake
Good
8.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 58°F
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 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
W⛰
#4
Westminster City Park Pond
Good
9.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 58°F
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 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
C⛰
#5
Carl Park Pond
Good
10.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 58°F
Carl Park Pond is a small fishing area located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's stocked regularly with rainbow trout, but anglers can also catch catfish, bluegill, and…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
P⛰
#6
Pomona Lake Number 2
Good
11.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 58°F
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 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
S⛰
#7
Stearns Lake
Good
12.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 58°F
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 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
C⛰
#8
Civic Center Park Lake (Thornton)
Good
5.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 58°F
Civic Center Park Lake Thornton is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, channel catfish, and…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
C⛰
#9
Croke Reservoir
Good
6.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 58°F
The Croke Reservoir is a popular fishing destination located in Colorado, USA. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species like rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye, and…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
H⛰
#10
Hyland Ponds
Good
9.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 58°F
Hyland Ponds is a great place to fish in Colorado, USA. It is stocked with rainbow trout, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
W⛰
#11
Waneka Lake
Good
14.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
Waneka Lake, located in Lafayette, Colorado, offers fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, bluegill, catfish, and largemouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
E⛰
#12
Elaine T. Valente Open Space
Fair
1.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 90°F · 8 mph wind
The Elaine T Valente Open Space Fishing Area is located in Broomfield, Colorado, and is a popular spot for anglers. The area features a small pond that is stocked with rainbow…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
A⛰
#13
Adams County Fairground Lakes
Fair
3.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms · 90°F · 8 mph wind
The Adams County Fairground Lakes fishing area is located in Colorado, USA, and is known for its abundance of fish species, including rainbow trout, bluegill, catfish, and…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
C⛰
#14
City Park Lake (Denver)
Good
10.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 58°F
City Park Lake in Denver, Colorado is a popular destination for anglers. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, channel catfish, and bluegill, making it a great spot for fly…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
T⛰
#15
Talbott Irrigation Reservoir
Good
5.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 58°F
Talbott Irrigation Reservoir, located in Colorado, USA, is a popular fishing destination boasting a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout, and largemouth…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
Fishing near Henderson
The Henderson area has 58 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 Henderson
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.