“Good things come to those who bait.” Whether you are fishing for sport, dinner, or catch and release. Here are our top choices for fishing in the Colorado Springs area!
Prospect Lake
Property name: Memorial Park | Elevation(ft): 6066
Fish Species: Bluegill, Carp, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Green Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Saugeye, Rainbow Trout, Snake River Cutthroat Trout, Walleye, Wiper
Ease of Access: Easy | Boating: Motorboats | Fishing Pressure: High | Stocked: Catchable trout and Warmwater
Driving Directions
Quail Lake
Property name: Quail Lake Park | Elevation(ft): 5,938
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Cutbow Trout, Rainbow Trout, Snake River Cutthroat Trout, Wiper
Ease of Access: Easy | Boating: Non-motorized | Fishing Pressure: High | Stocked: Catchable trout and Warmwater
Driving directions
Schryver Park Pond – Manitou Springs
Property name: Schryver Park | Elevation(ft): 6,221
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout
Ease of Access: Easy | Boating: None | Fishing Pressure: Medium | Stocked: Catchable trout
Driving directions
Pikeview Reservoir
Property name: Pikeview Reservoir #1 | Elevation(ft): 6,172
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Rainbow Trout
Ease of Access: Easy | Boating: None | Fishing Pressure: High | Stocked: Catchable trout and Warmwater
Willow Springs Pond #1 and #2
Property name: Fountain Creek Regional Park | Elevation(ft): 5,540
Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout
Ease of Access: Easy | Boating: None | Fishing Pressure: High | Stocked: Catchable trout and Warmwater
Driving directions
**Non-native Species Info: Fish Consumption Advisory
Duckwood Pond
Property name: Fountain Creek Regional Park | Elevation(ft): 5,586
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Rainbow Trout
Ease of Access: Easy | Boating: None | Fishing Pressure: Unsure | Stocked: Catchable trout and Warmwater
Driving directions
Licensing
For Fishing License purchase, fishing rules, and fishing regulations please visit Colorado Fish & Wildlife. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Here is a link to their weekly report!
Season fishing Dates
New in 2020: License Dates valid March 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021 (13 months)
Annual licenses go on sale on March 1. Licenses are valid March 1 through March 31 annually, combination fishing and hunting, small game, and Colorado waterfowl stamps. Licenses can be purchased at sales agents, CPW offices, online, or by phone at 1-800-244-5613.
The purchase of a $10 Habitat Stamp is also required with the purchase of the first license of the season.
Waters of Colorado are open to taking fish, amphibians, mollusks, and crustaceans both day and night, year-round, except as otherwise provided in the Regulations Brochure. A hardcopy of the brochure is available at all CPW Offices and sales agents statewide. Click here to view the current Colorado licensing fees.
Free Fishing Days
You can fish in Colorado without a license only on the first full weekend of June, each year. All other rules and regulations apply.
Fishing Atlas
Additional information in The Colorado Fishing Atlas includes:
- handicap accessible access
- stocked waters
- boat ramps
- special regulations and guidelines
- stream gages (including links to real-time data)
- license agents
- Gold Medal waters
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FAQs
- Are there any restrictions or regulations I need to be aware of before fishing in these locations?
- It’s important to check with the local Fish and Wildlife Department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Additionally, be aware of any specific regulations or fishing rules enforced by Colorado Fish & Wildlife.
- When is the fishing season in Colorado?
- Fishing season dates are typically valid from March 1 of one year to March 31 of the following year, lasting for 13 months. Annual licenses go on sale on March 1, and licenses can be purchased online, at sales agents, CPW offices, or by phone.
- Where can I find more information about fishing locations and regulations in Colorado?
- For more information about fishing locations, regulations, licenses, and additional resources, visit the Colorado Fishing Atlas provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. This interactive mapping tool helps you find fishing opportunities near your location, along with various other details such as handicap-accessible access, stocked waters, boat ramps, and more.
