Colorado Fishing Report
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| Date | 06-Oct-09 | |
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: Chatfield Reservoir - Chatfield Reservoir - All motorized and trailered vessels must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species before launching. Inspections are conducted at the north and south boat ramps daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., if you arrive before or after hours, you may still launch if you have a state seal on your boat, just follow the Pre-Inspection directions as posted. With the water temperature up to between 70 and 74 degrees, fishing has improved. Walleye is by far the most abundantly caught species this week, mostly to be found along the center line, Massey Draw, and in the southern wakeless area with worms, leeches, and spinner lures. The minimum size for bass at the reservoir is 15 inches. The minimum size for walleyes is 18 inches, and only one exceeding 21 inches may be kept daily. Reported by: Colorado D.O.W |
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Chatfield Reservoir: This Denver metro area reservoir is one of the most
popular recreation areas. With its excellent view of the foothills, this
reservoir is developing a good walleye population, featuring many fish in the 1-
to 3-pound class. There are rainbow trout, yellow perch, tiger muskie,
smallmouth bass and crappie. Night fishing lands channel catfish, particularly
in the Plum Creek area. Fall weather provides some great trout fishing here as the water cools. The
shad spawn will slow fishing for a couple of weeks later this month but then it
will pick up again. Live minnows are the best bait for catching all species in
October-November. The lake normally freezes in late December and provides good
ice fishing if the ice is thick enough, but be careful. The last few years it
has only had 10 inches of ice and there are some soft spots caused by warm-water
springs under the lake. (State Parks Pass is required) Location: South of Highway 85 to C-470, west and C-470, south on Wadsworth to the park entrance. |
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