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Conditions Report - Metro Denver Area

Aurora Reservoir

Park Rangers report as of 6/4/2021, trout fishing is slow to fair with a few good reports. The trout will be deeper so casting out 40-50 yards with PowerBait with a slip rig is recommended. Boaters are doing fair to good trolling with crawlers for trout. A few good reports of walleye being caught using jigs and leeches from watercraft. All other species are slow or no reports. For more information call 303-326-8425. Park hours for June 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 
Aurora Reservoir

Chatfield Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021, boaters are reporting increased success trolling for walleye. We have also received reports of successful bass fishing in the southern portion of the reservoir and a handful of catfish have been landed as well using a variety of baits. For more information, contact park staff by calling 303-791-7275.  
Chatfield Reservoir

Cherry Creek Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021, park staff reports anglers having increased success catching walleye, crappie, trout and bluegill. Common baits being used are mealworms, wax worms, Gulp worms, and nightcrawlers on Rapala raps, buck-shot flutter spoons, blade baits, and others. No other reports on any other species at this time. For more information please call (303) 690-1166.
Cherry Creek Reservoir

Standley Lake

The lake was stocked on 5/3/2021. Please call ahead prior to heading to the reservoir to get up-to-date lake and shoreline fishing conditions. Contact park staff at 303-425-1097. 
Standley Lake

Quincy Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021, bass fishing is fair to good using jigs and soft plastics. Should start to see some topwater action this month. A few reports of smallmouth bass being caught off the dam using jigs. All other species slow or no report. Fishing is restricted to artificial flies and lures only. Only watercraft capable of being launched by hand is permitted. Trailers and vehicles are not permitted in the water. Park hours for June are 5:00 am to 9:30 pm. For more information call 303-326-8424. 
Quincy Reservoir

Conditions Report - Northeast Colorado

Eleven Mile Reservoir

As of 6/3/2021, The 11 Mile Marina reports “Trout fishing is good. Boaters are doing well mostly points West. Bite was late in the day this week probably because of the Full Super Moon. The fish were biting like crazy during the Lunar Eclipse. The early spring big fish action has subsided. Big fish still being caught with a little more effort, Lots of stocker action keeping things busy. Try Rapala, Tas Devil and Kastmasters. Many baits are working. Kokanee fishing is poor with no reports of any good luck. Northern Pike fishing is fair to good. The action is sporadic but hot when it happens. Try Rapala, Daredevil and big sticks trolling 10 feet of water mostly West.” 
Eleven Mile Reservoir

Boyd Lake

As of 6/4/2021, park staff reports Boyd Lake is at 96% capacity and water temperature is 62 degrees. The lake is OPEN to boating. Fishing is picking up and there are reports of anglers catching white bass and some walleyes. There is no fishing permitted from marina slips or docks. Please call Boyd Lake State Park at 970-669-1739 to get the most up-to-date ice conditions.
Boyd Lake

North Sterling Reservoir

As of 6/1/2021, park staff reports water temperatures are near 58 degrees. Fishing for walleye and crappie is reportedly good. Wiper and drum fishing have been okay and we have not received any catfish reports as of yet. The reservoir is OPEN to boating. The Inlet is OFF and the Outlet is OFF. Contact the park for the latest ice conditions at 970-522-3657.
North Sterling Reservoir

St. Vrain State Park

As of 6/4/2021, pike, walleye, and saugeye will chase larger swimbaits and spoons, but we recommend suspending only a few feet down, as most ponds with pike are very shallow at St. Vrain. Pike and walleye will also chase streamers and poppers, but will usually require some form of a leader to prevent breaking free. Please contact the park for the most up-to-date conditions by calling 303-678-9402.
St. Vrain State Park

Barr Lake

As of 6/4/2021 park staff reports water clarity is around 6.5 feet and water temperature is 55 degrees F. Trout and walleye fishing has been good and some excellent wiper action is taking place. One angler even hauled in a 27-inch walleye this last week! For the most current conditions, please contact park staff by calling 303-659-6005.
Barr Lake

Cheesman Canyon

As of 6/4/2021, fishing Cheesman Canyon is fishing very well producing regularly. Right now, be sure to cover as much water as possible, making sure to fish an entire pool before moving on to another or a different riffle. Starting with small insects is producing the best but larger patterns have also attracted hits. Flows: 204 CFS above Cheesman Lake (6/4/2021) 
Cheesman Canyon

Douglas Reservoir

As of 6/2/2021, bass fishing has picked up over the past two weeks and there have also been more reports of anglers having success catching trout and a handful of wipers as well. 
Douglas Reservoir

Antero Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021, the ANS inspection station is located at the south boat ramp. Fishing has picked up tremendously for trout as many anglers are reporting success both from shore and from boats using a variety of spoons and spinners. 
Antero Reservoir

Dream Stream - South Platte

As of 6/4/2021, low flows and clear water continue to make for technical fishing on the Dream Stream. Targeting deeper pools and slower riffles are key as well as making smart approaches to the water to not spook the fish. Anglers have reported success with Pheasant Tails, a variety of egg colors, and leech patterns. Flows: 51.1 CFS above Eleven Mile (6/4/2021) 
South Platte

Horsetooth Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021, no new reports. The reservoir was recently stocked on 4/20/2021. As of 5/21/2021, anglers have reported success catching trout on a variety of lures as well as smallmouth bass action picking up. 
Horsetooth Reservoir

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

As of 6/3/2021, park staff reports trout fishing has been very good. Fish are currently spawning, rainbow and cutthroat trout are reportedly very active! 
Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Conditions Report - Southeast Colorado

Arkansas River - Leadville to Buena Vista

As of 6/2/2021, Braden Baker with Ark Anglers writes, “Flows have dropped slightly following cooler, overcast weather and the upper river is in very good condition for this time of year, with several feet of clarity and very good wade fishing flows. The cloud cover prompted some good blue winged olive hatches early this week, and the terrain is prime for dry-dropper fishing. As the daily snowmelt cycle ramps up, clarity will typically be best in the upper river after lunchtime as flows begin their daily downward trend and reach their daily low. Hayden Meadows has been fishing well and with far less traffic than you'd see around Salida. Fish attractor dry-dropper rigs in the pockets, edges, and riffles. Golden stone and yellow sally nymphs, caddis pupa, baetis nymphs, or attractor nymphs have been effective in this role under a large dry fly. Once runoff kicks back into gear, fishing opportunities are still possible in the upper reaches of the river although you may need to cover more water to find good holding positions. Focus on fishing the velocity shelters near the banks where fish can hold to avoid the fast flows. During this time, big dry flies and streamers in the soft water areas can still be productive.” Flows: 307 CFS at Hayden Meadows, 410 CFS at Granite (6/4/2021) http://www.arkanglers.com/ 
Arkansas River - Leadville to Buena Vista

Lake Trinidad

As of 6/2/2021, park staff reports boaters are catching trout on jigs and trolling. There are some walleye being caught in deeper water using jigs. The bass fishing has reportedly picked up over the last couple of weeks. The South shore has produced good size trout regularly using PowerBait, doughballs, and nightcrawlers. Call the park for the most up-to-date conditions at 719-846-6951.  
Lake Trinidad

Arkansas River - Buena Vista to Salida

As of 6/2/2021, Braden Baker with Ark Anglers writes, “The Arkansas River is still fishable despite being well into our historic runoff timeframe. Clarity has improved to around 3 feet of visibility following cool, overcast days and the river is very fishable today. This is a temporary lull in flows that will exit with the forecasted warmth and sun in the next 10 days, but in the very short term, the river is offering good conditions to those that are in the valley this week. Anglers can find success by focusing their efforts on the slow velocity shelters in the river, where fish will migrate to avoid the faster current. While the river is stained, consider fishing high contrast flies like Prince Nymphs or rubberlegs stoneflies in tandem with caddis pupa or baetis nymphs. Golden stonefly and yellow sally nymphs should also be in your arsenal as droppers while we have a bit of clarity. Streamers can also work well in the stained water, as mature trout take advantage of the conditions to ambush juvenile browns. While you still want to cover a fair amount of water, it can pay off to be more methodical and deliberate in your approach, spending a little more time in likely water and making a few more drifts than you would if the water clarity was better. It's hard to say how long conditions will remain marginally fishable, as we have many sunny and 80 degree days on the near horizon. We may continue to see a stair-step pattern of rising flows and plateaus that give us brief windows of opportunity as flows rise. Make the most of the conditions while they last!” Flows: 759 CFS at Hecla Junction (6/4/2021) http://www.arkanglers.com/ 
Arkansas River - Buena Vista to Salida

John Martin Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021, both the East and West boat ramps are open. Anglers continue to report success catching walleye and white bass. As a reminder to anglers, underwater spearfishing may be used as a method of fishing in accordance with regulations issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Underwater spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach, or dam infrastructure.
John Martin Reservoir

Lake Pueblo

As of 6/4/2021, anglers are reporting a hot bite with walleye using a variety of lures, both from shore and while trolling. Visibility is great everywhere on the lake except for some turbidity to the west.  
Lake Pueblo

Runyon & Fountain Lakes

The lakes were recently stocked on 5/10/2021, 4/19/2021, 3/19/2021, 2/26/2021, and 1/27/2021. Fishing overall has been fair to good with a variety of artificial lures. 
Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWA

Conditions Report - Northwest Colorado

Vega Reservoir

Park staff reports as of 6/1/2021, The Island boat ramp is open at this time. Inspection hours are from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. daily. Fishing has slowed down a bit, however, anglers are reporting catching some nice rainbows in 16 - 20 inch range using silver spinners, PowerBait and worms. Lake levels are below normal. In order to prevent boats from launching during hours that ANS inspections are not available, the park has installed new gates and one-way spike strips. The spike strips will allow boats to exit the lake after hours at the Island boat ramp but will prevent anyone from entering the lake during non-inspection hours. Boaters that plan to exit the lake after inspection hours should park and use the Island boat ramp so that they are not behind locked gates after hours. The south road and the gravel pit area are open for the season. The Visitor Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Vega Reservoir

Steamboat Lake

As of 6/4/2021, park staff reports, “the lake levels are normal, and the shore fishing has been great across the lake!” Call the visitor center, (970) 879-3922, for up-to-date information on lake conditions, open daily 8 am-4 pm.  
Steamboat Lake

Harvey Gap

As of 6/4/2021, the lake is open water and fishing fair to good. Anglers state that northern pike and smallmouth bass fishing is picking up with the warming water temperatures. Trout and perch have also been landed using PowerBait, worms, and a variety of lures. 
Harvey Gap

Rifle Gap

As of 6/4/2021, park staff reports fishing for trout and northern pike is good and anglers are reporting success catching trout as well. Trout anglers are seeing success using spoons and spinners. There are reports of good perch fishing using jigs. 
Rifle Gap

Yampa River

As of 5/25/2021, due to critically low water flows caused by dry conditions and minimal snowpack levels, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has implemented a mandatory fishing closure on a 0.6-mile stretch of the Yampa River between the dam at Stagecoach State Park downstream to the lowermost park boundary. The closure began on May 25 and will continue until further notice. 
Yampa River

Blue River

As of 6/1/2021, mornings have provided the best fishing lately. Eggs and mayfly nymphs are reportedly working well in deeper waters. Other reports have indicated late afternoon hatches providing an abundance of activity. Flows: 60.4 CFS below Green Mountain Reservoir (6/4/2021) 
Blue River

Eagle River

As of 6/4/2021, flows have increased making water visibility hit and miss. Look for fish holding along the banks in areas protected from the more turbulent water. Caddis, leech, and stonefly presentations have worked for those who are nymphing. Flows: 1770 CFS below Gypsum (6/4/2021) 
Eagle River

Green Mountain Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021, reports indicate reservoir levels are still low, especially for this time of year. Few to no fishing reports and those received stated very slow and tough fishing. 
Green Mountain Reservoir

Lake John

As of 6/4/2021, Lake John Resort reports indicate fishing has picked up and anglers are landing some large trout! A variety of spinners, spoons, and jigs have been used as well as nightcrawlers. Shore angling and fishing from a boat have both provided some huge trout 5 to 7 pounds! https://lakejohnresort.com/
Lake John

Grand Lake

As of 6/4/2021, Fishing with Bernie Guide, Sam Hochevar reports, “Water temp is 44 - 47, and both inlets are flowing. Rainbows and browns have been biting well at the surface early in the morning and throughout the day on overcast days. By mid-morning on sunny days try fishing a little bit deeper in 10 to 15 feet of water. Lake trout are spread out in the water column, with most being caught in 30 - 50 feet of water on small plastics tipped with sucker meat.” https://www.fishingwithbernie.com
Grand Lake

Lake Granby

As of 6/4/2021, Fishing with Bernie Guide, Dan Shannon reports, “Water temp has been 48-53 degrees. The bite has slowed a bit but is still good. Rainbows and browns are biting well in the inlets and rocky shorelines on spinners, and small natural colored crankbaits. Lake trout are being caught in 20-60ft of water, the transition areas between the rocks and mud have been good areas to concentrate on. Small tubes, grubs and crayfish imitations have been most consistent with color being different every day. Tip your jig with a small piece of sucker meat and keep it fresh for the best action.” https://www.fishingwithbernie.com/
Lake Granby

Williams Fork Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021, Fishing with Bernie Guide, Randy H reports, “Ramp hours are 6 am to 8 pm. Williams Fork is at 73% water capacity. The Lake is 19 feet low. Surface temp is 49 early morning warming to 52 by afternoon. The Lake Trout bite is slow to fair. Juvenile lakers are biting well in 60 to 70 feet of water on small plastics tipped with sucker meat. Mature fish can be found in 40 to 70 feet, but the bite is tough right now. I'm seeing trophy-class lakers break the surface, casting for them is hit and miss. Northern Pike are sluggish in the cold water and recovering from the spring spawn. Kokanee fishing is slow due to lack of population.” https://www.fishingwithbernie.com/
Williams Fork Reservoir

Conditions Report - Southwest Colorado

Jackson Gulch Reservoir

As of 5/7/2021, the staff at Mancos State Park report, “Most of the fishing right now has been happening from the bank with typical baits: rainbow or green PowerBait, worms, and 'crawlers. A double-hook rig with PowerBait on one hook and a worm on the other will open up your odds of both trout and yellow perch. Fishing has been good for 10-12-inch trout and small yellow perch. A few splake (brooke trout/lake trout crosses) have been caught using the same baits or small lures. In-line spinners (Mepps, Panther Martins) are working. Let the spinner sink for a count of five or six, then reel mid-speed (enough to get the blade turning but not too fast). Trout should start surfacing in the still mornings and evenings, making for good action with the fly rod, especially from a float tube or kayak.”
Jackson Gulch Reservoir

Blue Mesa Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021, anglers have reported success fishing 10-20 feet of water for trout and heading deeper to 50-80 feet of water for lake trout. The Blue Mesa Lake Trout tournament continues through July! The Lake Fork and Elk Creek boat ramps are open and have hours 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Blue Mesa Reservoir

James M. Robb Colorado River

As of 6/1/2021, park staff reports all of the lakes have been stocked and fishing has been good using all types of bait. Please ensure the responsible and ethical release of fish and properly dispose of fishing line. Remember, the daily limit for trout is four fish per person.  
James M. Robb Colorado River

San Juan River

As of 6/4/2021 Duranglers report, “Runoff has arrived on the upper San Juan. Water will be high, off-color, and cold. Fishing will be okay, not great, yet. Streamers and stonefly nymph rigs will be the go-to.” Flows: 1020 CFS at Pagosa Springs (6/4/2021) https://duranglers.com/
San Juan River

Animas River at Durango

As of 6/1/2021, Duranglers reports, “Runoff has arrived and is ramping up. Water will be off-color but still may have some visibility. Float fishing is picking up. Streamers and bigger nymph rigs will be key right now.” Flows continued to increase over the last two weeks and it is advised to be extremely cautious while fishing high flow waters. Flows: 2530 CFS at Durango (6/4/2021) 
Animas River

Dolores River - above McPhee Reservoir

As of 6/4/2021 Duranglers report, “anglers have found success using streamers such as Buggers, Natural Mini Sculpins. Nymphs that have been working best right now are Prince nymphs 10-16, Copper Johns 12-18, and Pheasant Tails.” Flows: 679 at Dolores (6/4/2021) https://duranglers.com/
Dolores River

Gunnison River

As of 6/4/2021 Duranglers, “Nymph rigs are your best bet with stoneflies, caddis, and still a few midges. Watch for some fish coming up for early season caddis or midges.” Fishing continues to be good on the Gunnison even with the increase in flows. Decent hatches are occurring in the lower portions of the river. Flows: 481 CFS below Gunnison Tunnel (6/4/2021) Duranglers.com
Gunnison River

San Miguel River

As of 6/4/2021, the runoff is expected to hit any day now making water flows and clarity a day-to-day adventure. Fishing is currently good with anglers reporting success using a variety of streamer and nymph patterns. Flows: 433 CFS near Placerville (6/4/2021) 
San Miguel River

Uncompahgre River

As of 6/4/2021, flows continue to increase but the fishing has remained good. Anglers report success with midge and baetis patterns as well as small midges. Flows: 147 CFS below Ridgway Reservoir (6/4/2021) 
Uncompahgre River