THORNTON GRAVEL PONDS #2 & #3

FISHING
December 22, 2024
39.85, -104.94


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The Thornton Gravel Ponds 2 and 3 fishing area in Colorado is a popular spot for anglers, with a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking and bird watching. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that mimic the natural food of the fish, and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening for best results. The best time of year to visit is between May and September, with average temperatures ranging from 70-85°F.

FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Common Carp


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