HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Horsetooth Reservoir


April 25, 2024

Horsetooth Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, known for its abundance of smallmouth bass, walleye, and trout. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and boating. Fishing tips include using jigs and grubs for smallmouth bass, and trolling for walleye. The best time to visit for fishing is in the spring and fall, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s. Summer can be crowded, but still offers good fishing opportunities. Winter fishing can also be productive, but the reservoir may freeze over.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass
Image Alt Walleye

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Nichols Reservoir

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

Homestake Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Eleven Mile Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Northern Pike

Deadmans Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Rampart Reservoir

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Northern Pike

Manitou Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

North Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout

Crystal Creek Reservoir

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

South Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ADAMS COUNTY
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
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
NOWATA DRIVE 875, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT #2)
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
DOWDY DRIVE 2, LARIMER COUNTY
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Brimmer Park

Dutcher Field

Leo Pando Park

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Mylar Park

Curt Gowdy State Park

Converse Softball Complex

Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge

South Cheyenne Community Park

Holliday Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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 ...
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 ...

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