Aurora Reservoir (City of Aurora)
Aurora Reservoir is open to boating. Water temperature is 70 degrees. All watercraft must be inspected prior to launch in the lower parking lot near the boat ramp. This includes all hand launched watercraft. Trout fishing is fair to good at this time from the dam using PowerBait casted out deep using a slip rig. Boaters have been doing fair to good trolling with various spoons and crawlers. From shore try PowerBait using a slip rig and fishing deeper water. Walleye action is fair to good trolling with bottom bouncers and trolling near the weed lines with swim baits. Most are undersize but we have been seeing some keepers caught. Shore fishing for walleye is fair using leeches off a slip float fished shallow and swim baits. Try small jigs tipped with a worm for perch in the Marina Cove. Slow on all other species. Watercrafts are restricted to electric motors only. For more information call 303-690-1286. Park hours for June are 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Arvada Reservoir (City of Arvada)
The reservoir was stocked last week with 4,000 trout in the 10 to 12 inch size range. The water level is receding to more normal depths, but the temperature is on the rise. Fishing has been fair with a lot of the regulars getting their limit but not so for some. The bass catches have still been strong along with quite a few catfish coming out. No one particular bait seems to be the dominant one at this time.
Barr Lake State Park (Adams County)
Water levels are continuing to drop, which means there is lots of shoreline fishing available; trout and largemouth bass are being caught from shore with worms. Trolling the buoy line or along the dam works well for walleye; there were still some very nice walleye and wiper being caught. Water temp is approximately 73 degrees. The algae is starting to bloom, which gives the water a green hue -- it is perfectly natural. A state parks pass is required ($7 Daily Pass or $70 Annual Pass) in addition to your valid fishing license (now available at our Nature Center).
Chatfield State Park (South of Littleton in Douglas and Jefferson Counties)
Fishing has been on the challenging side of late. The water temperatures are reaching the mid-70s and the water levels are down eight feet. The main gravel pond has been hit hard in the last few weeks. Many reports of trout and largemouth bass have been caught from shore. Worms and lures of many different kinds have been landing both species of fish. Smallmouth bass have been commonly found along the rip rap shoreline of the dam. Daytime catfish have been reported around the Roxborough cove from shoreline. The fishermen were using worms, and several sunfish were caught as well. Good luck, and be safe on or around the water.
Cherry Creek State Park (South of I-225, East of I-25 in Arapahoe County)
The water temperature is 75 degrees. With the water level at about three feet, more experimenting with bottom bouncers and jigs are in order. Leeches and night crawlers are getting results. At Mountain Loop, rainbow, bluegill, walleye and even a channel cat has been caught using worms. East shades, bluegill and walleye are being caught with worms and leeches. Tower Loop is reporting rainbows using worms and nightcrawlers. Just a reminder, boaters must stay at least 60 feet away from in front of the tower structure at Tower Loop. Both ramps are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Due to the low water levels, small water craft are being asked to launch at the West Ramp and Larger craft at the East Ramp. Also, due to the low water levels, be aware of unmarked hazards and shallow areas. No launching is permitted outside the posted hours without previous inspection.
Quincy Reservoir (City of Aurora)
Water temperature is 72 degrees. The water level has started to drop, but access is still good. Boat rental is closed due to low water levels. Fishing is restricted to artificial flies and lures only. Only watercraft capable of being launched by hand permitted and electric motors only. All watercraft must be inspected prior to launch. Trout fishing is fair in the morning and evening using spoons and flies. Bass fishing is fair to good using top water lures. No other reports at this time. No other reports at this time. For more information call 303-693-5463. Park hours for May are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Standley Lake (City of Westminster, Jefferson County)
Standley Lake is open for day boating and permit holders. The current lake temperature is approximately 74 degrees. Fishing times are 6:30 a.m. to sunset and will be strictly enforced. Aquatic bait is not allowed at Standley Lake; this includes salamanders, leeches, crayfish, frogs and minnows. Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) regulations are in effect. Call for more details. A $7 fee is charged for all drive-in traffic. A $15 fee for daily boating is required for canoes, kayaks and small fishing vessels. No belly boats are allowed. Any trailered boat must meet ANS program protocols and are subject to an 11-day quarantine. Drive-in access is available from 7:00 a.m. to sunset. For more information, contact the Standley Lake Nature Center at (303) 425-1097.
Northeast
Antero Reservoir
No new reports.
Boyd Lake State Park (North of Loveland, Larimer County)
Largemouth fishing is good using minnows on the flats. Smallmouth bass conditions are good using plastic crawdads in shallow waters. White bass fishing is good using minnows near the south Pump House. Blue gill is good lake-wide, but no bait report. Carp is good using bows in shallow water. Catfishing conditions are good using livers in deep water. Crappie fishing is good using gold Kastmasters at the south end. Trout is fair, using worms, lake-wide. Walleye conditions are good using fire craw and rainbow trout natural at the south end. Yellow perch is fair lake-wide, though there are no bait reports. The current water temperature is estimated to be in mid 70s with a depth of 38 feet. Estimate approximately 1000-plus surface acres.Please remember, any live fish collected for use as bait may only be used in the same body of water from which they were collected. All live baitfish from a commercial source and transported by anglers must at all times be accompanied by a receipt for the source. See the Colorado Fishing Regulation for further clarification and information.
Carter Lake (Larimer County)
No recent updates.
Eldorado Canyon State Park (South Boulder Creek, Boulder County)
The flow in South Boulder Creek is at about 127 CFS and fishing conditions are good to fair. Fishermen are having success with silver spinners and yellow humpies.
Eleven Mile State Park (Park County)
Trout fishing is very good right now. The hot spots this week appear to be Coyote Ridge through North Shore to Rocky Flats, Suckers Cove, Lazy Boy and Witchers Cove. Early to late afternoon is showing the best results. Try lures with a meal worm, salmon or green PowerBait. For night fishing, try a nightcrawler floated with a Marshmallow. The worm should be suspended in the water and not lying on the bottom. Also, corn and garlic PowerBait have been successful. The salmon fishing is fair. They are running 30 to 40 feet down. The best location is in the channel from the islands to the closure line. Try late morning to early afternoon. Try spoons tipped with meal worms, Swedish Pimples, jigs or Kastmasters. Red and pink are the hot colors. The pike fishing is fair. Action is being found at North Shore, Rocky Flats, Stoll Mountain, Cross Creek and Witchers Cove. Try spoons or tube jigs. Dream Stream is good. Large fish are being caught with midges and Barr’s emergers.
Flatiron Reservoir (Larimer County)
No recent updates.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park Ponds (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties)
Golden Gate Canyon State Park offers five fishing ponds open year-round to all park visitors. The ponds are Kriley, Slough, Ranch Ponds East and West, and Dude's Fishing Hole. Each angler is allowed four fish per day with eight being the maximum number in possession. No live baits are allowed with the exception of worms. Please call the Visitor Center for directions at 303-582-3707.
Horsetooth Reservoir, Lory State Park (Larimer County)
Trout are beginning to even off; however, they are continuing to go after spinners and worms. Bass are still hitting as hard as ever. Warmer temperatures and warm and clear water are providing some of the best smallmouth fishing so far this season. From the rocky banks in the coves to the main lake, the smallmouth are out in force. Crank baits, minnows, jigs and worms are producing solid numbers. Walleye are making a comeback with increased activity in the coves especially in Inlet Bay.
Jackson Lake State Park (Morgan County)
The reservoir level has dropped significantly over the last three weeks; we may be out of boating before the end of July. Surface water temperature is approximately 78 degrees. Fishing has slowed down some, but people are still catching carp, wipers, walleye and trout. It's usually best to fish in the early mornings or late evenings. There continues to be nice sized wipers and walleyes being caught. For wipers and walleyes, the bait has been nightcrawlers from the shoreline. From the boat, people have been trolling with Rapalas, nightcrawlers and other crankbaits.
Jumbo Reservoir (Logan and Sedgwick Counties)
The boat dock is no longer in the water and has been removed. No other reports.
North Sterling State Park (Logan County)
Crappie fishing is fair along the dam, marina and outlet areas on jigs and minnows. Best fishing has been in the mornings and evenings. Some walleye being caught on crank baits in the mornings. Lots of catfish are being caught at Balanced Rock and Elks Bay on worms. Water levels are good with both boat ramps still in the water.
Pinewood Reservoir (Larimer County)
No recent reports.
Prewitt Reservoir (Washington County)
Water levels are dropping fast, and the outlet is running at 85 CFS. The boat ramp and dock are out of the water. Fishing is good at the outlet. A few walleye and wipers are being caught at night off the dam. Daytime fishing has been slow. Prewitt requires an annual fishing license or a State Wildlife Area access permit to enter, for anyone ages 19-64.
Spinney Mountain State Park (Park County)
The trout fishing is good. Fishermen are reporting the most success in the deeper waters. Good catches are being seen in the inlets and closer to the dam. Try using small emergers, chironomids and egg patterns which seem to be the most productive flies. Rapalas in gold and green seem to be doing well, too. The pike fishing is also good. Try using spoons, stickbaits or tube jigs.
St. Vrain State Park ponds (Weld County)
The catfish are definitely biting. Try stink bait, crawdad paste, mussels, liver and even worms have been producing good numbers. Coot, Sandpiper, Mallard, Yellow-Legs and Pelican Ponds are all seeing good numbers of catfish. Lucky tip: Walk a little further and you may end up with some bigger fish. The bluegill and crappie are also biting well at all of the ponds. Try nymphs, bead-heads, ants and mosquito type flies behind a bobber or a typical bobber worm setup where worms are allowed. Please remember: Bald Eagle Pond has the following restrictions: 1) Artificial flies and lures only, 2) Scented/Impregnated plastics must be at least one and a half inches, and 3) All bass must be returned to the pond immediately. Bass are biting too! Bald Eagle, Coot and Redtail Ponds are the best option. Blue/black crankbaits, curly-tail minnows, plugs, and flukes have been working well. The trout bite has been slowing rapidly. If you're looking for rainbows try coot and sandpiper ponds. Trusty PowerBait is the best option. In Coot Pond you also have a chance for walleye/saugeye. If you're planning on coming out, please bring your fishing license and keep it with you. Also read the regulations manual! We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Southeast
Adobe Creek Reservoir/Blue Lake (Kiowa and Bent Counties)
Generally slow for all species, however it is fair for channel catfish and bullheads by trotline, occasionally other species are being caught as well on trotlines. The lower boat ramp is still usable. There is a fire ban in effect.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area/Arkansas River (Lake, Chaffee and Fremont Counties)
Here's an update from Greg at ArkAnglers: "The Arkansas River is clear from top to bottom, and the fishing is outstanding. Current flows are 118 CFS in Hayden Meadows, 410 CFS in the Granite Gorge, 571 CFS in Browns Canyon and 603 CFS in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Look for similar flows through mid-August as Colorado Parks and Wildlife works diligently to make the most of available flow augmentation water. Complementing the conditions are consistent hatches of pale morning dun mayflies (afternoons), caddis (evenings), and a healthy population of hoppers (late morning through afternoon). There are a wide range of fly patterns that are effective at this time, both from an imitative or attractive standpoint, underscoring the importance of fly placement over fly selection. In particular, expect browns to go through a daily tidal movement from edges in low light, down off the shelves in high light, and up into faster, riffly water in the mid afternoon when the mayfly nymphs are drifting."
Brush Hollow Reservoir (Fremont County)
Some anglers have been catching some largemouth bass along the shallow weed beds. Bass fishing is getting better. The boat ramp is not in the water. Boaters are getting stuck trying to unload.
Clear Creek Reservoir (Chaffee County)
Clear Creek Reservoir boat ramp is open Thursday through Monday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here is an update from Jerry Hornbuckle: "Weather and fishing at Clear Creek Reservoir have both improved this past week; however, with fewer cloudy days, less rain, and less wind, higher temperatures have been the result. PowerBait and casting flies with a bubble have been the best choices from shore this past week, although dry flies have done well, too. For the latter, a simple Adam pattern has proved the best among various similar patterns. [Please note we are still having at least three different types of insect hatches most days.] Moreover, those people fishing a Pistol Pete or Montero Marvel with a bubble did remarkably well if fished about six feet deep with a slow retrieve. At worst, most fishermen caught their limit in two hours or less, although the fishing Fates did cause some few people to be “skunked”: just wait ‘til next time—they’ll do better. Trolling from boats or kayaks also did well, with crappie Jigs beneath a string of reflective spinners produced catch and release numbers of 15 to 20 fish per hour per fishermen. Flies trolled also did well beneath the same reflector rigs; some people reported this did not work without a two inch piece of worm. For the most part, fishing with either flies or cast lures was better along the face of the dam or the south shore, with better catches in the southwest corner of the Lake. Again, the Adams fly pattern or something similar to it worked best along that shoreline. Just as for last week, the lures that produced the best results Rooster Tails, Tasmanian Devils, Flat Fish (similar to the “Lazy Ike” I used 40 years ago) and small Rapalas, although several other lures of various types worked for other boaters. One group of three boat fishermen reported “great” numbers caught with whatever type of small spoons or spinner lures they used. No further tiger muskies or kokanee salmon were reported caught this past week. Most notably, three to five people reported catching over 100 “catchable size” rainbow trout this past week during a four or five hour period, and many reported 30 to 35 in the same time period—the word must be out: the last two days we’ve had two white pelicans checking us out."
DeWeese Reservoir (Custer County)
No recent reports.
Henry Lake (Crowley County)
Henry Lake is closed to fishing and all other wildlife-related recreation. View the notice of administrative closure 
.
John Martin Reservoir State Park (Bent County)
No recent reports.
Lake Pueblo State Park (Pueblo County)
The weather doesn't look like it will let up anytime soon, but those willing to beat the heat on the water are being rewarded with some great fishing. The wipers and largemouth bass continue to be the safest bet on the lake with many reports of good fish being caught all along the north shore of the lake. Anglers are also starting to pick up some large trout out of the lake in the mornings and evenings when the weather is cooler as well. As the water coming out of the dam continues to taper off we are seeing fishing on the Arkansas River. Local fly shops have mentioned seeing more bugs on the water, though the subsurface efforts are being greeted with more eager fish. Due to a couple weekends of high pressure we are seeing a small drop off in fishing in fishing at Valco and Anticline ponds, but these are still the best family fishing destination to be found. As always please continue to follow the rules and regulations regarding method of take and bait use while on the river. If you have any questions please stop in at our visitor center or ask a ranger on the park. Tight lines, everyone!
Lathrop State Park, Martin Lake and Horseshoe Lake (Huerfano County)
The warmer weather put a major halt to the trout bite, and sent them to much deeper water, but they can still be caught mostly on Horseshoe in about 20 feet of water. The major bite lately has been catfish at night using chicken livers. Horseshoe has seen a large amount of catfish pulled out, and this should continue as the weather warms up. No reports of northern pike, muskie or bass lately. This is a reminder that if you are fishing overnight, you must be actively fishing, and not camping on shore.
Meredith Reservoir (Crowley County)
Meredith Reservoir is closed to fishing and all other wildlife-related recreation. View the notice of administrative closure .
Mt. Elbert Forebay (Lake County)
At Mt. Elbert Forebay, fishing has been slow. A majority of anglers caught at least one fish with a few anglers obtaining a limit of four trout. Night fishing from a boat has been very slow; whereas day fishing from a boat has been more productive. Successful boat anglers caught several rainbow trout and cutthroat trout on worms during the day. Near the inlet of the Reservoir, trout were taking garlic scented PowerBait and worms. Shore fishing at the outlet of the reservoir with either dry flies, jigs, or rainbow PowerBait was very productive. Midday water surface temperatures were in the low 60s.
Nee Gronda Reservoir (Kiowa County)
No recent reports.
Rampart Reservoir (El Paso County)
The U.S. Forest Service opened the reservoir to shoreline anglers and hand launched watercraft on May 24. The road across the dam and access to the boat ramp will remain closed to vehicle traffic. No reports on fishing.
Turquoise Reservoir (Lake County)
Fishing success continues to wane for spring time peaks, but plenty of fish are still being caught along the north shore at the inlet. Boats are having success with smaller mackinaw.
Trinidad Lake State Park (Las Animas County)
Trinidad Lake is approximately 423 surface acres and the surface temp is in the low to mid 70s. Anglers are catching rainbow trout on PowerBait. Night fishing has been good for catfish on chicken livers. We are getting reports on walleye and perch using jigs and nightcrawlers. The boat ramp is open for the season. Boaters beware of floating debris and unmarked hazards. Anglers are reminded to check the regulations for bass and walleye.
Twin Lakes Reservoir (Lake County)
At Twin Lakes Reservoir, fishing conditions are fair. Boat anglers employing bait at the lower lake fared better than anglers trolling with lures. Baits such as worms and PowerBait were very productive from a boat. Lake trout fishing was slow last week, although one boat angler who fished for nearly eight hours reported landing a 30-inch mackinaw at the upper lake. Shore fishing near the power plant remains the most productive spot when compared to other fishing areas of the lake. Anglers landed several trout on either red or green PowerBait between 100 to 250 feet away from the power plant. At Whistler Point fishing access, shore anglers caught several rainbow trout on either PowerBait or Tasmanian Devil fishing lures. Near the outlet of the lake, shore anglers reported catching 12 to 18 inch rainbow trout on worms. Landing a fish from shore at the upper lake remains a herculean task. Only two out of the 23 shore anglers on July 20 caught a fish at the upper lake. Furthermore, no shore anglers reported catching multiple fish at the upper lake last week. Midday water surface temperatures were in the mid 60s.
Northwest
Colorado River at Glenwood Springs (Garfield County)
Here's the latest from the Taylor Creek Fly Shop: "Flow is at 2760 CFS. The Colorado is in great shape this week, although we strongly urge you to put in and take out early, as water temps are reaching dangerously high levels by afternoon. Drakes are essentially done, but the caddis, stoneflies, pale morning duns, yellow sallies and blue wing olives are still going strong. The best way to approach this big water is by drift boat, but there are wading spots worth checking out in Grizzly Creek, No Name, Newcastle bridge, and Two Rivers Park. Wading this river isn’t easy; this is best approached by those who are physically fit. Keep moving around on the Collie, and if there aren’t happy fish where you are, move up or down river until you do. Most fish are deep in the center line, then transitioning to edges and pockets once hatches get under way in earnest."
Crystal River
Here's a report from the Taylor Creek Fly Shop: "Flow is at 130 CFS in Carbondale. The Crystal is back in shape and will be fishing very well, although there have been a few days here and there when it muddies up due to fierce thunderstorms on the pass. No need to get “techy” on this little river, just bring the 4x, caddis dries, and a few bead head nymphs to find willing and hungry trout and whitefish. The crowds melt away the higher up 133 you drive, although the fishing right in Carbondale in the “Staircase” is excellent right now. This is the river to hit up if you don’t want to see another angler all day."
Delaney Buttes, Cowdrey and Lake John (Jackson County)
No recent updates.
Elkhead Reservoir State Park (Moffat County)
Elkhead Reservoir is still full, and anglers are enjoying the northern no-wake half of the lake where crappie schools are lighting up fish finders. We've gotten occasional reports of bass, mostly smallmouth, in the rest of the lake and near the islands.
Fryingpan River (Eagle County)
Here's a report from Taylor Creek Fly Shop: "Flow is at 160 CFS. Summer bugs and summer crowds: we all know what to expect in July on the Fryingpan. This being said, there is always a spot to fish, especially after 5 p.m.! Strong pale morning dun hatches are being seen river-wide this week, with the accompanying spinner falls occurring late in the day and throughout the following mornings. The guide tech in this valley is to nymph these spinner dries after the “fall.” Green drakes are starting to hatch in the lower miles of the Fryingpan, usually mid-day, especially when it's cloudy. Blue wing olives are still going strong as well, same times as the drakes. Caddis are thick in the middle river and down through to town, the evening dry fly action is red hot. The Bowl is fishing well right now too, as it always is when flows change in any significant way."
Harvey Gap State Park (Garfield County)
Lots of trout are being caught throughout the lake, especially at the dam.
Highline Lake State Park and Mack Mesa Reservoir (Mesa County)
Fishing is always fun at both Mack Mesa and Highline Lakes! Try spending the morning or afternoon at Mack Mesa. One of our regular fishermen swears that every day at Mack Mesa he catches his limit. At Highline, try the west side of the lake near the dam for trout; the bass are biting on the north shore and boat fishing anywhere is great for those crappie. Stop by the Visitor Center with your catch and we'll post your photo on our Big Fish Board! See Boating Conditions for important boating and ANS inspection information.
James M. Robb Colorado River State Park (Mesa County)
The best time to fish for trout is early in the morning at Fruita, Corn Lake and Island Acres using worms. Catfish and bluegill are biting at Corn Lake using worms. You might have some luck catching bass at Connected using spinners.
Lake Granby (Grand County)
Here's an update from Tracy Featherston, the Lake Granby skipper from fishexplorere.com: "Lake Granby is minus-27 feet, surface water temperature is 70 degrees and water clarity is to 6 feet. Lakers can be found on the bottom in 50 to 85 feet of water using tubes, spoons and small crankbaits. Kokanee are found in 10 to 20 feet of water early and then in 25 to 40 feet midday using wedding rings tipped with corn."
Pearl Lake State Park (Routt County)
No recent reports.
Rifle Falls, Rifle Gap State Park (Garfield County)
In Rifle Falls, rainbow and cutthroat trout are being found in East Rifle Creek. Fish up to 19 inches long have been taken, with six to nine-inch fish being the average size. Brown and black flies or spinners work the best. Bait, except for live fish, can be used. In Rifle Gap, the perch are starting to pick up all around the shoreline. We were recently stocked with trout and many are being caught.
Roaring Fork River (Garfield County)
Latest info from Taylor Creek Fly Shop: "Flow is at 240 CFS in Aspen, 400 CFS in Basalt and 820 CFS in Glenwood Springs. The Fork is fishing best early and late in the day; it has been slowing down a bit from noon to four on hot, bright days. The green drakes have transitioned up-valley now, and your best bet to fish the evening lightning round will be between Catherine’s Store and Leaning Tree. Many of our guides have seen heavy hatches of green drakes in and around Basalt. Caddis are simply everywhere these days; the best dry fly fishing for caddis will be late in the afternoon after things cool down a bit. Stoneflies are still around, just check out all the shucks on the rocks and trees where you are fishing. Pale morning duns are thick nearly river-wide, and we are still seeing strong blue wing olive hatches down below Carbondale most days. Flows are dramatically dropping, but don’t be fooled, the water is still quite fast. If you are fishing down in and around Glenwood, keep an eye on water temps, as they are getting high late in the day and this stresses the fish. (Fish earlier in the day to treat our fish kindly.)"
Stagecoach State Park (Routt County)
Fish have moved to deeper, cooler water. PowerBait, wooly buggers, Tasmanian devils, and worms seem to be working well for trout. Anglers have been successful fishing from the shore or a boat. Pike activity has picked up with a few 20-plus pound fish being landed in the shallows at the inlet. Buzz baits have been working well for pike. The harvest of pike at Stagecoach is encouraged. Please don't throw them on shore or in the dumpsters but take as many as you like for the fryer. Water clarity is about 15 feet with minimal algae. Emergers, midges, and prince nymphs in dark colors have yielded some beautiful rainbows at the tailwaters below the dam. Small sections of shoreline have been roped off to help prevent erosion. If the tailwaters parking lot is full, please park at the dam or come back another time to avoid overcrowding.
State Forest State Park (Jackson County)
No recent updates.
Steamboat Lake State Park (Routt County)
Fishing is good just about everywhere right now. Boaters have been doing well trolling, but choice of bait is unknown. Bank fishermen have been hitting the Meadow and Rainbow area pretty hard with worms and eggs being the bait of choice.
Sylvan Lake State Park (Eagle County)
Gold spinners and PowerBaits are working well for rainbow and cutthroat. Try caddis or black gnats. Good time to try the beaver ponds on West Brush Creek.
Vega State Park (Mesa County)
All three boat ramps are open. Fishing is steady with PowerBait, worms, spinners and salmon eggs landing some nice rainbows in the 12 to 16 inch range. All boats must be inspected prior to launching. Sealing your boat upon exit will make your next outing much quicker. Fishing licenses and boat registrations may be purchased at the visitor center open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park is currently under a Stage I Fire Ban. This means fires are allowed in the parks fire grates only. Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building a developed recreational site or in a barren area free of vegetation.
Yampa River State Park (Routt County)
Yampa River flows are down, but pools along the shoreline hold brown trout mostly in the 14 to 20 inch range. Beware of private property lines as crossing the river becomes easier.
Southwest
Big Meadows Reservoir (Rio Grande County)
No recent reports.
Blue Mesa Reservoir (Gunnison County)
Here is an update from Robby Richardson at Sport Fish Colorado: "Water temps continue to rise pushing the kokanee salmon to depths of 40 to 80 feet suspended in the basin areas of the lake. The surface temp ranges from 70 to 75 degrees across the lake. The salmon have been hitting wedding rings, Rocky Mountain Tackle assassins and squids, and Radical Glow spinners. Pink, orange, red, and green have all been good colors, and glow colors have been good deep. As always, the key is timing the right color/lure combination at the right time. Tip these lures with white shoepeg corn. Bigger schools can be found deep so keep an eye on the fish finder. Rainbows have been hitting these same presentations from the surface to 30 feet deep. Browns can be caught in 30 to 80 feet of water and have been hanging off the bottom on some of the bigger flats and points. Squids, Rapalas, and jigging gulp minnows have all been effective, and green and blue and white combinations have been effective as well. Lake trout can be caught the same way, but the fishing for them has been slow. Good luck!"
Crawford State Park (Delta County)
Large catfish have been reported while fishing at Clear Fork Campground. Hotdogs and sucker meat seem to be the ticket. Pike have also been reported near the shorelines of the Peninsula and Fishloop.
Echo Canyon Reservoir (Archuleta County)
No recent reports.
Gunnison Gorge, Gunnison River (Gunnison - Delta County)
Here's an update from Gunnison River Expeditions: The Black Canyon of the Gunnison Gorge is running at 714 CFS. Hopper droppers, streamers and caddis are all working well. The lower Gunnison is blown out due to flash flooding and running around 817 CFS. The river is clearing slowly and should be good in a couple of days.
Mancos State Park, Jackson Gulch Reservoir (Montezuma County)
Jackson Gulch reservoir inflow has dried up. Outflow for domestic uses continues, so the lake remains quite low. In spite of the low lake level, fishing has been excellent for 10 to 12 inch rainbow trout and six to seven inch yellow perch with an occasional large brown trout. Early each month throughout the summer, 10,000 rainbow trout will be stocked. Trout are really biting on all colors of PowerBait right now, as well as worms and salmon eggs. Some inline spinners such as Panther Martins, crocodiles, and Kastmasters have seen some success. Fly fisherfolk have had some luck with small dry flies such as irresistibles, especially in the early morning and late evening hours along the dam and in the west side coves. Perch love nightcrawler, mealworm or waxworm. Perch are small, averaging about six to seven inches, but anglers should keep them if they’ll eat them. There is no limit on the number of perch you keep; the daily limit for trout is four. A park pass is required when utilizing the park. Daily park passes are available at the self-serve pay post at the park entrance. Park passes and fishing licenses are on sale at the Mancos entrance station during staff hours. For fishing rules/regulations and information please click on the "Fishing" link on our website.
Navajo State Park (Archuleta County)
Crappie fishing has slowed some; however, the bass and northern pike fishing is picking up, and catfishing has been very good. Please call the marina at 970-883-2628 for the latest report. Water temperature is currently approximately 75 degrees. 2013-14 Colorado and New Mexico fishing licenses are available at the Visitor Center at this time. Please remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes appropriate for changes in the weather.
Ridgway State Park (Ouray County)
The reservoir is 93 percent full and falling slowly. Our most recent stocking of the reservoir, with 7,300 catchable rainbow trout, occurred on June 16. Both shore fishermen and boaters are reporting very good fishing for stocker-sized fish (eight to 12 inches) with a few larger fish (18 to 20 inches) being caught. The catch is mostly rainbows, but there have also been some browns and smallmouth bass. Shore fishermen are doing well along the Dallas Creek day use area and Mears Bay shorelines. Shore fisherman should to try gold Kastmasters, rainbow or green PowerBait, or worms off the bottom. Boat fishermen are having luck with gold Kastmasters and black/silver sinking Rapalas near the dam, the west shore, and around the opening to Mears Bay. Fishing in the Uncompahgre River at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk is excellent. Our most recent stocking of the river, with 200 cutthroat trout, occurred on May 1. The river flows are currently at around 217 CFS and will continue to increase. Fly fisherman are doing well on bead-headed nymphs, pheasant tails and brown wooly buggers; copper johns and small midges are also working. Spin fisherman are doing well with gold Mepps and yellow/black Panther Martins. Please remember that the Uncompahgre River in Pa-Cu-Chu-Puk is restricted to flies and lures only, and all fish caught must be returned to the river immediately. The ponds at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk have a good population of rainbows and some brown trout, and fishing in June has been very good. Fishermen have been doing well with worms and salmon eggs on top in the mornings and evenings, and various colors of PowerBait off the bottom in the afternoon.
Rio Grande River (Rio Grande County)
No recent updates.
Taylor Reservoir (Gunnison County)
Here's an update from Dee Dee at Taylor Park Marina: "Fish are anywhere from 25 to 60 feet. Trolling with down riggers, lures tipped with night crawlers or using cowbells, leaded line and night crawlers five to nine colors out. Bottom fishing and shore fishing are best in the early evening or after a rain shower. Northern pike have been slow since we received several loads of stocker rainbows, but they should start picking back up."