Colorado Fishing Destinations
Cattail Pond At Boulder County Fairgrounds
Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass
The cattail pond at the Boulder County Fairgrounds fishing area is a small pond that offers a chance to catch bluegill, crappie, and bass. Nearby activities include hiking and picnicking. Fishing tips include using a small jig or a worm to catch bluegill and crappie, and using a spinnerbait or plastic worm to catch bass. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 50-70°F. Get driving directions.

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Fish Species
Black Crappie
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.
Bluegill
Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Cottonwood Creek At Mouth | 3 cfs / 2.42 ft |
Monument Cr Abv Woodmen Rd At Colorado Springs | 40 cfs / 4.43 ft |
Cottonwood Creek At Woodmen Rd Nr Colo Springs | 1 cfs / 0.42 ft |
Crow Creek At 19Th Street | 3 cfs / 1.57 ft |
Pine Creek Abv Briargate Pkwy | 3 cfs / 10.57 ft |
Laramie River At Laramie | 55 cfs / 4.01 ft |