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Date 10-Aug-10
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Conditions : Horsetooth Resrvoir - Fishing at Horsetooth Reservoir is great. Smallmouth and walleye have been active in the Inlet bay area, as well as cove areas with fish hitting on worms. Some spinners have been successful. Try reaction type baits. Tube jigs and jerk baits have worked well. In addition, smallmouth are more active with warming water temps. The water temp is around 65 degrees and warming. The water level is now dropping. Inlet Channel is open to fishing. You must have a valid fishing license. All walleye must be at least 18 inches long, but only one can exceed 21 inches. Smallmouth bass must be at least 12 inches.

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About: - 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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