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also on tap. This urban reservoir has a surface area of 45‐acres.This is an ideal lake for "Close to Home" fishing located in the Lakewood area. No boats are allowed on the lake. Park opens at dawn and closes at 10.30 p.m. Quincy Reservoir ‐‐ Quincy is open to boating. The water temperature is 71 degrees. All watercraft must be inspected before launching. All vehicles bringing in watercraft are required to have a Watercraft Access Pass. Bass fishing has been great. Top water action seems to be working best for catching them at this time. Trout fishing has picked up and is fairly productive in the evenings using top water flies and Kastmasters. We were stocked with trout last week. Quincy is restricted to fishing with artificial flies and lures. The limit for trout is two fish. Bass must be 18 inches or longer to possess. All boats must be hand‐launched. Only electric motors are permitted. Quincy is open from 5AM to 930 PM daily for June. For more information, call 303‐693‐5463. Rocky Mountain Lake ‐‐ The lake will be stocked again this year with rainbow trout beginning in March and continuing thru May. This lake may hold some nice surprises for anglers. Channel catfish and blue gill are typically stocked the middle of September (weather and water conditions permitting). A variety of warm‐water fish including largemouth bass, panfish and catfish provide fairly good fishing throughout the summer, with improved fishing beginning in early fall. Boats are not allowed. The minimum size for largemouth bass is 15 inches. A playground and restrooms are on site. No current fishing report is available 4/8/2010 Sloans Lake ‐‐ Trout fishing has slowed this past week. Catfish is rated fair to good along the West and south shoreline by the trees. Crappie action has slowed for now. There is no report for carp. (NOTE: You must have a receipt for all minnows; this receipt must be dated within the last 7 days to be valid). South Platte River (Waterton Canyon) ‐‐ Vital Reservoir Work to Close Waterton Canyon. Denver Water will remove massive amounts of Hayman Fire sediment. As a result; a Denver Water contractor will dredge the reservoir to remove at least 625,000 cubic yards of sediment. Waterton Canyon will be closed as follows: Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 until Sunday, Dec. 3, 2010 Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 until Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Neither the parking lot at the canyon's entrance nor the canyon will be accessible during the closure. Some contractor activity will precede this date but there will be flaggers to caution the public during July. Access to The Colorado Trail from Waterton Canyon also will be closed during these times. For more information contact www.ColoradoTrail.org Standley Lake ‐‐ Fishing times are sunrise to sunset and will be strictly enforced. Trout fishing from shore has been good using worms, Power Bait and salmon eggs off the bottom. Walleye fishing is really picking up with several catches measuring over 30" and weighing 10‐12 lbs. last week. Water temp is approx. 60 degrees. Aquatic bait is no longer allowed at Standley Lake; this includes salamanders, leeches, crayfish, frogs and minnows. Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) regulations are in effect. All boats in 2010 must be sprayed off and quarantined for 11‐15 days to be allowed onto the lake. A $6 fee is charged for all drive‐in traffic. Drive in access is available from 7am to sunset. For more information, contact the Standley Lake Nature Center at (303) 425‐1097. Northeast
Barnes Meadow Reservoir ‐‐ Barnes Meadow has been fishing decent. Most anglers are reporting catching some fish, but there has been a mixture of smaller and bigger fish. Powerbait has still been working the best, but other lures and Pistol Petes have also been showing some success. Big Thompson River ‐‐ Depending on flows the Big T has been fishing very well. Recent fluctuations have made it somewhat hit or miss. On July 5th flows were at 416cfs. Caddis have been very good, try Elk‐Hairs, #16‐18; Outrigger Caddis, #16‐18; Hotwire Caddis, #16 and Z‐Wing Caddis, #16‐18, also try Caddis Emergers in #16‐18. Terrestrial fishing has been very good using Ants, Hoppers and Beetles ‐ try Ants #14‐ 18, Hoppers #10‐14 and Beetles #14‐16. During the middle of the day, a Hopper/Dropper is the best way to go. Pale Morning Duns have appeared, a #16‐20 PMD Parachute, Thorax or CDC PMD will work great for dries, Pheasant Tails, Military Mays and Pickpockets in #18‐20 will imitate the Nymphs. Green Drakes are available and a #12 CDC Drake, Colorado Drake or Challenged Drake, will provide some fun fishing. Carter Reservoir ‐‐ Fishing has been slow. Shoreline fishing has been difficult as the reservoir has reached its maximum pool level and is now 100% full. The walleye have been reported as being active on the south end of the reservoir near Dam 1. The current water temperature is 65F. The reservoir was stocked with 1701 Rainbow Trout of catchable size on June 11th. All trailered watercraft MUST complete an Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussel) inspection before being launched on this lake. This is a Colorado State law and is strictly enforced. Additional information is available online at http://www.larimer.org/parks/boating inspections.htm. Please remember that no fishing or other recreational activity is allowed within 100 feet of any of the dams or outlet structures. Dixon Reservoir ‐‐ Fishing has been decent, but with some of the warmer days, mornings and evenings have been working better. Bluegill have been hitting relatively well. The vegetation is definitely starting to make its way in and so weedless patterns are definitely going to be better. Flatiron Reservoir ‐‐ Fishing has been good this weekend. There have been several reports of 8‐10 inch trout being landed. As usual, anglers are indicating that power bait and salmon eggs are working best. This reservoir was last stocked on May 27th with catchable trout. Please remember that there is no fishing or other recreational activities allowed within 100 feet of the dam, spillway, or outlet structures. Swimming, wading, and boating of any kind (including belly boats, kick boats, canoes, and kayaks) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Horsetooth Reservoir ‐‐ 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. Jackson Reservoir ‐‐ Fishing is good for trout and wipers at the dam. Worms seem to be the most effective bait. Trolling, using harnesses and worms, for wipers, walleye and trout has been good. The surface area temperature is in the low to mid 70s. No reports of other species. Boats must be inspected for zebra mussels prior to launch.
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