POUDRE PONDS

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Poudre Ponds


April 27, 2024

The Poudre Ponds fishing area in Colorado is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking in the Poudre Canyon or exploring the city of Fort Collins. Fishing tips include using bait such as worms or lures, and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening for the best results. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Mason Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Pikeview Reservoir

Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike

McReynolds Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)

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

Homestake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Nichols Reservoir

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

Crystal Creek Reservoir

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

South Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Quail Lake

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

North Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
PRIVATE LAND TO CONFLUENCE WITH BEAVER CREEK
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
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
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
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
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Converse Softball Complex

Dutcher Field

Holliday Park

Jirdon Park

South Cheyenne Community Park

Brimmer Park

Leo Pando Park

Reher Park

Mylar Park

Curt Gowdy State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
PAWNEE BIRD TOUR

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