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published a fishing forecast for their areas. The Southeast report is based on the best information available as of April 2011, and the Southwest report is based on information available as of June 2010. Water levels and streams flows, conditions that are not usually under DOW control, can change significantly and can have some affects on access, stocking and angler fishing. Surface acreages listed are for full lake volume unless otherwise noted. For the most up-to-date information, readers are encouraged to visit Stocking Reports weekly. A valid Colorado fishing license is required to fish in Colorado. For more detailed information on specific bodies of water, including species and management data, see the Fishing Survey Summaries page. o 2011 Southeast Region Fishing Forecast (PDF) o 2011 Southwest Region Fishing Forecast (PDF) *Please note that this forecast includes information on the upper Arkansas River which was not included in the forecast sent through the DOW Insider. Become a Contributor The DOW is constantly looking to improve the fishing report. If you’re an angler or a business owner (bait shop, marina, etc.) and would like to contribute to the fishing report, please contact us by email: fish.reporter@state.co.us. Get the Latest DOW Information Sign up for the DOW Insider. The newsletter provides the latest news on a number of hot topics. Denver Metro CONDITIONS REPORT Arvada Reservoir -‐-‐ The annual Kids Fishing Derby had a good turnout. A lot of fish were caught and a lot of fun was had. Fishing still is good. Trout are being caught on PowerBait, but salmon eggs and worms are bringing hits, too. More perch are being caught and a lot of bass. A large catfish recently was caught, also. Call 303-‐420-‐7773 to check on boating conditions. No live bait except worms. Check out the fish board when you're here. Aurora Reservoir -‐-‐ Water temperature 58 degrees. All vessels must be inspected prior to launch. A watercraft access permit required for all vehicles bringing in watercraft. Trout fishing is good using PowerBait with a slip rig, spoons and flies from the dam. Boaters are doing well for trout by trolling with crawlers. Walleye fishing is fair using crank baits, bottom bouncers and jerk baits from boats and from the dam. Some reports of wipers on swim baits and tube jigs. A few reports of smallmouth bass being caught on jigs. The limit for trout is two fish. Boating is restricted to electric motors. For more information, call 303-‐690-‐1286. June hours are 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Barr Lake -‐-‐ Trout fishing is great from boats and shore with spoons and PowerBait. Walleyes are picking up from boats at a 10-‐foot depth. Occasional wipers. Carp are spawning near shoreline. The water temp is approximately 70 degrees. No fishing is allowed in the wildlife refuge or from the Barr Lake dam. Contact the ranger office for current conditions at 303-‐655-‐1495 or check the park web site. Chatfield Ponds -‐-‐ The Chatfield Ponds are open for non-‐motorized boating. Perch and smallmouth bass from 6 to 9 inches can be caught on Power Bait and night crawlers. Remember to always have a state park pass and park only in designated areas. To prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species, always clean, drain, and dry all vessels and fishing equipment between water bodies. Chatfield Reservoir -‐-‐ The lake level is normal, with surface temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Trout still provide most of the action. Most are taken on PowerBait, mealworms and wax worms. Fishing for walleyes from boats is improving. Crawler harnesses and jigs have been best. Smallmouth bass have been hitting shad-‐imitating crank baits and tube jigs. Cherry Creek Reservoir -‐-‐ The water level is normal, with temperatures in the mid 60s. Fishing for trout and walleyes has been good. PowerBait, worms, leeches and salmon eggs have been the best baits. Walleyes also have been taking crank baits and soft-‐plastic lures that imitate young shad. The lake is open to boating. Inspections are conducted daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the east boat ramp. Make sure you have a parks pass for your vehicle and a valid fishing license. Clear Creek -‐-‐ Clear Creek is in full runoff mode. The water is muddy, wading is very dangerous and fishing is poor. Last Sunday, the flow at the Lawson gauge was reading 799 cfs and at Golden 850 cfs, which are extremely high levels. The best bet is to fish tailwaters or lakes instead. Quincy Reservoir -‐-‐ Quincy is open to boating. Water temp is 65 degrees. All watercraft must be inspected before launching. All vehicles bringing in watercraft required to have a watercraft access pass. Bass fishing is good using spinner baits, Rat.L.Traps and soft plastics. Trout fishing has been fair to good using spoons and flies. 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. Park hours for June are 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more info, call 303-‐693-‐5463. Standley Lake -‐-‐ Standley Lake is open for the 2011 boating and camping season. Fishing times are 6:30 a.m. to sunset and will be strictly enforced. 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 are required to be inspected, sprayed and quarantined before entering Standley Lake. Call for more details. A $7 fee is charged for all drive-‐in traffic. Drive-‐in access is available from 6:30 a.m. to sunset. For more information, contact the Standley Lake Nature Center at (303) 425-‐1097. Northeast Barnes Meadow Reservoir -‐-‐ The reservoir is open. It iced off last week and is now completely open. Anglers were having their best luck with worms suspended 2-‐3 feet below the surface, but had some bites on the bottom, too. Some scuds were seen swimming around, but the lake is still waking up. Most of the bites were soft and just nibbles, so smaller baits would probably be best. Some surface activity was observed here and there, but not much was flying around. Boedecker Reservoir -‐-‐ Fishermen have reported recent success for crappie and white bass/wipers. Minnows have been the most productive bait.
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