Horsetooth
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20-Oct-09
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: Martin Lake - Trout fishing has picked up quite a bit. Power bait and worms are bringing people the most luck. There were several reports of trout being caught from the south side of the lake as well as the west side. Boat traffic has been minimal. The lake will be completely closed to all trailered watercraft beginning November 1st, because it has an invasive plant, Eurasian Watermilfoil. Remember to discard of any plant material found on your boat, boat trailer, and fishing hooks away from the water before you leave the park to avoid spreading this plant. Horseshoe Reservoir - Fishing activity on Horseshoe has been very slow over the past week due to the cold weather. There have been a few people fishing from the north side and there have not been any boats to speak of. Expect to see the dock pulled within the week. Boat inspections will continue to be conducted until October 31, when the lake will be closed completely to all trailered watercraft. Hunting season has begun. Pay special attention when you are recreating on the west side of the park near Horseshoe, as this area is currently open to waterfowl hunting. Reported by: Colorado D.O.W |
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Horsetooth Reservoir is located in the foothills west of Fort Collins at an elevation of 5,430 feet,
Horsetooth Reservoir is 1,900 acres of water surrounded by 2,000 acres of public
land. It is popular for fishing, boating, water-skiing, and camping. The
6.5-mile reservoir is open year round.
Directions:
From Denver:
Turn left (west) continuing on Harmony Road for 7 miles where it becomes
County Road 38E at the Taft Hill Road intersection.Continue west on County Road 38E approximately 4 more miles to the entrance
at the south end of the Reservoir.
The entrance to South Bay (including campground, restaurant, group use area,
and swim beach) is at the south end of the reservoir. Watch for signs. To get to
Inlet Bay (including Inlet Bay Marina and Inlet Bay Campground), continue west
on 38E 1 3/4 miles past the South Bay entrance. Watch for signs and turn right
on Shoreline Drive.
From Loveland:
From Highway 34 (Eisenhower) go north on Wilson. Wilson becomes Taft Hill
Road in Fort Collins. Turn left (west) onto County Road 38E and continue west to
the reservoir.
From Fort Collins:
From Harmony and Taft Hill Road turn west onto County Road 38E.
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- Largemouth and smallmouth bass
- walleye
- saugeye
- white bass
- wiper
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