This is a great place to fish, with fishing open from April-October, and an annual fishing derby held in April to kickoff the fishing season. The Arsenal has two lakes, Ledora and Mary. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, opens a new window If a smaller lake or pond is more your style, there are plenty of those to choose from as well.

Place a hold on one of our State Parks Passes for free entry into Chatfield and Cherry Creek State Parks. They also have a swim beach, camping, marina and tons of other activities. This reservoir offers good fishing for wiper, largemouth bass, trout and walleye. Cherry Creek Reservoir, opens a new window

You'll also find a campground and a swim beach. The lake is open to boating and there is a marina where you can rent fishing boats. You'll also find walleye, channel catfish, perch, crappie, bluegill, sunfish and carp. Chatfield Reservoir, opens a new windowĬhatfield has a healthy population of trout and bass. You'll need a pass to enter the reservoir (not a state park). They also have a swim beach and other activities. Non-motorized boats are allowed and kayak rentals are available. Aurora Reservoir, opens a new windowĪnother popular fishing spot for trout, walleye, smallmouth bass and perch. They have a boat launch and rental (non-motorized only) and a fishing dock. Quincy Reservoir, opens a new windowĪ popular fishing spot for trout, largemouth bass, perch and crappie. If you're looking to get out on a boat to fish, you can hit up one of these nearby reservoirs. There are plenty of good fishing spots around town, from small ponds to big lakes and reservoirs. Don't worry if you are a newbie to fishing: you only need to know the basics, opens a new window to get yourself or your children started with a great lifelong hobby (and an excuse get out of the house)! Fishing Spots Fishing is fun and a great activity for all ages.

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