Best fishing near Johnstown
33 fishing spots · 33 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Johnstown, 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 33 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
L⛰
#1
Lon Hagler Reservoir
Good
11.5 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
U⛰
#2
Union Reservoir
Good
11.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
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 58: live conditions (good)
58Solid
M⛰
#3
Mead Ponds
Good
8.2 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⛰
#4
Johnstown Reservoir
Good
1.4 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
L⛰
#5
Loomiller Park Pond
Good
14.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
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 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
L⛰
#6
Lake Loveland
Good
9.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
Lake Loveland, located in Loveland, Colorado, is an excellent fishing spot for anglers of all levels. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, catfish, and…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
G⛰
#7
Gateway Pond
Good
13.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
The Gateway Pond fishing area is located in Colorado, USA, and is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, sunfish, and catfish…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
B⛰
#8
Big Thompson Ponds
Good
5.4 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⛰
#9
Simpson Ponds SWA
Good
6.3 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
R⛰
#10
River`s Edge and Jayhawker Ponds
Good
9.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
The River's Edge and Jayhawker Ponds Fishing Area in Colorado is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch rainbow and brown trout, as well as bluegill and largemouth…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
M⛰
#11
McIntosh Lake
Good
14.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
McIntosh Lake is located in Longmont, Colorado, and is a popular fishing spot for anglers. It is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, channel catfish…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
L⛰
#12
Loveland Service Center Pond
Good
10.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
The Loveland Service Center Pond Fishing Area is an excellent location for fishing enthusiasts in Colorado. The pond is home to several fish species, including rainbow trout…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
N⛰
#13
North Lake Park Pond
Good
10.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
North Lake Park Pond is located in Loveland, Colorado, and is a popular fishing spot for locals and visitors alike. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout, bluegill, and…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
W⛰
#14
Windsor Lake
Good
10.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
Windsor Lake is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, known for its abundance of rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. The lake is surrounded by a park with…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
A⛰
#15
Allen Park Lake
Fair
11.4 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
Fishing near Johnstown
The Johnstown area has 33 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 Johnstown
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?
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