Fishing near Fort Collins, CO

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Fort Collins. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Chatfield ReservoirCO75 mireservoir
South Platte River
Freestone and tailwater trout.
CO110 miriver
North Platte River
Tailwater trout.
WY127 miriver
Lake McConaughy
Walleye and trout.
NE181 milake
Blue Mesa Reservoir
Kokanee salmon and lake trout.
CO191 mireservoir
Platte River
Channel catfish.
NE232 miriver
Pactola ReservoirSD256 mireservoir
Green River
Blue-ribbon trout.
UT283 miriver

All waters in CO

CO license & regulations

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) current license fees and regulations.

Full CO regulations →

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.