MCMURRY PONDS

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Mcmurry Ponds


April 26, 2024

The McMurry Ponds fishing area in Colorado is a popular destination for anglers due to its abundance of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and largemouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and camping. Fishing tips include using small lures or bait and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80°F. Overall, McMurry Ponds is a great spot for fishing and outdoor recreation.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Homestake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Manitou Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

South Platte River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Nichols Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Rampart Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Northern Pike

Deadmans Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Palmer Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Upper Reservoir - Palmer Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Monument Lake (El Paso County)

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

NOWATA DRIVE 875, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
PINEVIEW RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN, TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
NOWATA DRIVE 407, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
DOWDY DRIVE 2, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
ADAMS COUNTY
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Holliday Park

Mylar Park

Brimmer Park

Curt Gowdy State Park

Dutcher Field

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Converse Softball Complex

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Leo Pando Park

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
MORAINE PARK DISCOVERY CENTER
The Moraine Park Discovery Center is one of the must-visit points of interest for tourists in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. This educational center offers visitors the opportunity to learn ...
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 ...
PAWNEE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
FALL RIVER VISITOR CENTER
The Fall River Visitor Center in Colorado is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located in Rocky Mountain National Park, the center offers a wealth of ...

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