Best fishing near Mead
30 fishing spots · 30 ranked · updated 2026-07-20 · 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· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
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 58: live conditions (good)
58Solid
U⛰
#2
Union Reservoir
Fair
4.2 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 56: live conditions (fair)
56Solid
M⛰
#3
Mead Ponds
Fair
1.5 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 52: live conditions (fair)
52Solid
L⛰
#4
Loomiller Park Pond
Fair
7.5 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 53: live conditions (fair)
53Solid
P⛰
#5
Pella Crossing
Fair
10.1 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 53: live conditions (fair)
53Solid
J⛰
#6
Johnstown Reservoir
Good
7.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
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 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
L⛰
#7
Lake Loveland
Good
13.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
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 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
M⛰
#8
McIntosh Lake
Fair
8.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 6 mph wind
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 49: live conditions (fair)
49Rated
G⛰
#9
Golden Ponds
Fair
8.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 6 mph wind
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 49: live conditions (fair)
49Rated
S⛰
#10
Simpson Ponds SWA
Good
10.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
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 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
B⛰
#11
Big Thompson Ponds
Good
10.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
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 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
R⛰
#12
River`s Edge and Jayhawker Ponds
Good
11.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
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 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
L⛰
#13
Loveland Service Center Pond
Good
12.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
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 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
N⛰
#14
North Lake Park Pond
Good
13.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
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 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
S⛰
#15
St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds)
Fair
4.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Mostly Clear · 63°F · 7 mph wind
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 46: live conditions (fair)
46Rated
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.