Best fishing near Mead
30 fishing spots · 30 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Mead, 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 30 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
L⛰
#1
Lon Hagler Reservoir
Good
12.0 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
4.2 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
1.5 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
L⛰
#4
Loomiller Park Pond
Good
7.5 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
P⛰
#5
Pella Crossing
Good
10.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
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 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
J⛰
#6
Johnstown Reservoir
Good
7.3 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⛰
#7
Lake Loveland
Good
13.2 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
M⛰
#8
McIntosh Lake
Good
8.5 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
G⛰
#9
Golden Ponds
Good
8.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 56°F
Golden Ponds fishing area is located in Longmont, Colorado, and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The ponds are stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
S⛰
#10
Simpson Ponds SWA
Good
10.6 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
B⛰
#11
Big Thompson Ponds
Good
10.9 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
R⛰
#12
River`s Edge and Jayhawker Ponds
Good
11.7 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
L⛰
#13
Loveland Service Center Pond
Good
12.6 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⛰
#14
North Lake Park Pond
Good
13.8 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
S⛰
#15
St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds)
Good
4.6 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
Fishing near Mead
The Mead area has 30 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 Mead
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.