COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE Fishing Fishing Report Regulations th Friday September 25 , 2020 Review News and Information COVID-19 Update – 8/17/2020 Big Game License Refunds - Under the Director’s Disaster Relief authority, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will allow big-game license holders requesting a COVID-19 related refund to receive both a monetary refund and preference point restoration (with limitations). See details about COVID-19 Big Game License Refunds below. Statewide Mask Requirements - Governor Polis has issued Executive Order D 2020-164, extending the required use of non-medical facial coverings/masks in public indoor spaces statewide for all individuals aged 11 or older, effective August 14. Read more about the Statewide Mask Requirements below. 2020 KOKANEE REGULATIONS AND 2020 KOKANEE GIVEAWAYS Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released the 2020 Kokanee Regulations and Kokanee Giveaway flyer. The handout includes information on fishing in Colorado and is not a legal notice or a complete collection of fishing regulations and laws. It is a condensed guide issued for anglers’ convenience. Copies of statutes and regulations can be obtained from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife office or as a PDF by clicking HERE. CPW cancels voluntary fishing closures for Southwest Colorado Colorado Parks and Wildlife has lifted voluntary fishing closures on some southwest Colorado rivers that were implemented in mid-August. Waters in the streams have cooled down and anglers can fish again throughout the day. “We want to thank those who honored the voluntary closures,” said John Alves, senior aquatic biologist for CPW’s Southwest Region. “We know it’s tough to curtail fishing activity, but we also know that anglers know the importance of helping sustain Colorado’s trout populations.” Stocking cutthroat trout by airplane into Colorado’s mountain lakes Colorado Parks and Wildlife is stocking its alpine lakes in the northern half of the state, which there are 330 selected to receive roughly 380,000 trout dropped from the sky this year. ..70,000 of the fish – 65,000 cutthroat trout and 5,000 golden trout – took off Wednesday from Granby Airport and were air-dropped into the pristine high-elevation lakes in Boulder, Grand, Jackson and Larimer counties. Now you can take the #ColoradoOutdoors anywhere. 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COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE ▪ 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 ▪ (303) 297-1192 ▪ cpw.state.co.us Stocking Report Body of Water Region Report Date Island Lake Southwest 9/8/2020 Ridgway Reservoir Southwest 9/10/2020 Supply Basin Reservoir #1 Northwest 9/9/2020 Deep Lake Northwest 9/9/2020 Beaver Creek Reservoir Southeast 9/14/2020 Big Meadows Reservoir Southeast 9/14/2020 Fairplay kids Pond Northeast 9/14/2020 Dome Lake Upper Southwest 9/14/2020 Gunnison Pond Southwest 9/15/2020 Pac-Man Lake Southwest 9/15/2020 Riverway Pond Southwest 9/15/2020 Deer Lake #1 Southwest 9/16/2020 Deer Lake #2 Southwest 9/16/2020 Lake San Cristobal Southwest 9/16/2020 Pericles Pond Southwest 9/17/2020 Shavano Pond Southwest 9/17/2020 Ridgway Reservoir Southwest 9/17/2020 Echo Lake Northeast 9/17/2020 Georgetown Lake Northeast 9/17/2020 Teal Lake Northeast 9/17/2020 Tiago Lake Northeast 9/17/2020 Evergreen Reservoir Northeast 9/16/2020 Urad Mine Lake Northeast 9/15/2020 Tenmile Creek #1 Northwest 9/15/2020 Muddy Pass Lake Northeast 9/15/2020 Seymour Reservoir Northeast 9/15/2020 Wolford Mountain Reservoir Northwest 9/15/2020 Vallecito Reservoir Southwest 9/17/2020 & 9/18/2020 COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE ▪ 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 ▪ (303) 297-1192 ▪ cpw.state.co.us Catch of the Week Jeff Ericson hauled in this healthy bass out of S. Prospect Pond in Fort Collins! Would you like to be featured in the next CPW Fishing Report’s Catch of the Week? Share your photo! Email [email protected] and put “Catch of the Week” in the subject line COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE ▪ 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 ▪ (303) 297-1192 ▪ cpw.state.co.us Conditions Report – Metro Aurora Reservoir As of 9/14/2020, trout fishing from the dam is anywhere from slow to fair using PowerBait. Trout action from boats is fair to good trolling with crawlers and spoons. Walleye action is slow to fair trolling with bottom bouncers and nightcrawlers in 25-35’ of water. Fishing should start to pick up as the water temperature drops. For more information call 303-326-8425. Park Hours for September: 6am-8pm. Restricted to electric motors only and portable gas tanks must be removed. Aurora Reservoir Chatfield Reservoir As of 9/21/2020, a recent water temperature measurement was recorded at 63 degrees and the water level was estimated to be approximate 2 feet below full pool. A fly fisher reported having success catching small, smallmouth bass while wade fishing on the west side of the reservoir. Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspections will be conducted at the North and South ramps from 6am -10pm seven days a week. Vessel Decontamination will only be performed during daylight hours. Chatfield Reservoir Cherry Creek Reservoir As of 9/5/2020, there have been reports of decreased fishing activity at Cherry Creek Reservoir. However, an angler noted that trolling deep or snap jigging is the best method for getting into fish right now. Water temperature was recently recorded at 70 degrees. For the most up-to-date conditions for Cherry Creek Reservoir, please contact park staff by calling 303-690-1166. The reservoir is open for boating with two boat ramps and ANS inspections stations open daily from 6am–10 pm. The West boat ramp is closed on Wednesdays. Cherry Creek State Park Quincy Reservoir As of 9/14/2020, bass fishing has been slow to fair using soft plastics and top water lures. A few reports have indicated that smallmouth are being caught from the dam using jigs. Restricted to artificial flies and lures only. Only watercraft capable of being launched by hand permitted. Vehicles and trailers are not permitted in the water. Park Hours for September 6:00am-8:00pm. For more information call 303-326-8424. Closed September 28- October 9th for water quality improvement project. Quincy Reservoir COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE ▪ 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 ▪ (303) 297-1192 ▪ cpw.state.co.us Conditions Report - Northeast Colorado Antero Reservoir As of 9/21/2020, an angler recently reported having success pulling in brown trout at Antero Reservoir. They had success on nightcrawlers. The angler noted that the fish were constantly on the move and suggested anglers “pack light and try different spots.” The surface water temperature was recently recorded at around 51 degrees and is at 98% of capacity. Boats are allowed on the reservoir 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or at designated time posted at boat ramp. Contact Denver Water for more information at 303-893-2444. Antero Reservoir Boyd Lake As of 9/19/2020, anglers have had the most success catching trout on worms and spinners near the Pumphouse or along the shorelines at depths around 8’ deep. Fishing for carp has been fair to good for anglers using worms and insects. There has been fair fishing conditions among largemouth and smallmouth bass and Walleye. Bass have been caught on jigs and artificial plastic baits at about 20’-30’ deep. The slow death rig with chartreuse spinner and worm harness at 15’-25’ on the northeast shoreline has produced some walleye. The main and Heron Cove boat ramps are currently open. ANS inspections are available 6am to 8pm and decontaminations are available 8am to 7pm at the main boat ramp. Boyd Lake Eleven Mile Reservoir As of 9/17/2020, Eleven Mile Reservoir continues to have good trout and northern pike fishing. The 11 Mile Marina noted that the trout bite has “been very good for a lot of anglers. Trolling, fly fishing, pitching and baiting are all working. The early morning sees a strong bite through about 10am. It can die hard and fast but it comes back throughout the day. Productive baits include tas devils in Y82 and tequila sunrise 13.5 gram, kastmaster in a whole bunch of flavors and jointed rapalas.” Meanwhile, “swim baits, husky jerks and spinner baits have seen success among northern pike. Look for northern pike in weeds or rocks in the mid-morning to late afternoon. We like east of Howbert Point to Witchers Cove.” https://www.11milesports.com/fishing-report Eleven Mile State Park Eleven Mile State Park Horsetooth Reservoir As of 9/22/2020, recent surface water temperature measurement was recorded between 65-68 degrees. Water clarity also varied, an angler estimated clarity at above 2-3’ in the main lake and 5-6’ in coves. The only recent report indicated that an angler had success only attracting small bass close to shore. ANS stations are open 6am-10pm, 7 days a week at the following boat ramps: South Bay Ramp. Inlet Bay and Satanka ramps have closed for the season. Horsetooth Reservoir North Sterling Reservoir As of 9/12/2020, rangers at North Sterling Reservoir report that “water temps have been in the mid 60's. Walleye and Crappie are fair and success has varied. Shore fishermen are catching a few Crappie.