BIG THOMPSON PONDS

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Big Thompson Ponds


April 18, 2024

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 catfish, making it an ideal spot for both fly and bait fishing. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and birdwatching. Fishing tips include using small spinners or flies for trout and chicken liver or stink bait for channel catfish. The best time of year to visit is from late spring to early fall, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80°F during this time.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Channel Catfish
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Mason Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Willow Springs Ponds

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • White Perch • Yellow Perch

North Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Quail Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)

Alligator Gar • Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Crystal Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

McReynolds Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Pikeview Reservoir

Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike

South Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Rosemont Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
CHATFIELD LAKE NORTH BOAT RAMP
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
DOWDY DRIVE 2, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
FAIRWAY DRIVE EVERGREEN
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
ADAMS COUNTY
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
PRIVATE LAND TO CONFLUENCE WITH BEAVER CREEK
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Dutcher Field

Curt Gowdy State Park

Brimmer Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

Holliday Park

Converse Softball Complex

South Cheyenne Community Park

Mylar Park

Leo Pando Park

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
BEAVER MEADOWS VISITOR CENTER
The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a must-see point of interest in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This award-winning visitor center offers informative exhibits, interactive displays, and a wide range ...

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