Tips & Hotspots

There are many resources that Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers to help those interested in fishing throughout the state:

​Fishing Report- This report offers a weekly fishing report from lakes all around Colorado

Fishing Atlas- This is an interactive map that shows the many waters people can fish in Colorado

101 Places to Take a Kid Fishing​- this webpage has an interactive map showing all of the possible places to take a kid fishing

Stocking Report- The stocking report shows lakes, ponds, and rivers that have been stocked with catchable (9 to 12 inch) trout in Colorado.​



​Try the CPW Fishing​ App The CPW fishing app is the official fishing app of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, providing you great journaling, learning and scouting capabilities - even with no connection. Learn more a​t CPW Fishing App​​.





​Try the New Match a Hatch App The match a hatch app is designed to help fly anglers identify the flies that are hatching in Colorado each month and find an appropriate artificial fly to use to fish. ​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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​Bait Fishing Basics

Never fished before? Don't worry, our Colorado Outdoors "Quick Tips" video will show you the basic to setting up a rod.

Follow the rules and have fun!​​

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds the public that although a license or Habitat Stamp is not required on Free Fishing Weekend, but all other rules and regulations will apply. Anglers should consult the ​Colorado Fishing Brochure​​​​​ for specific regulations and restrictions.

Fishing licenses can be purchased at an​​y Colorado Parks and Wildlife office or from one of the more than 600 license agents across the state. Licenses can also be purchased online. Anglers may also purchase a fishing license over the phone by calling 1-800-244-5613. To purchase a license online or for more information.

Last year over one million fishing licenses were sold in Colorado. The sale of fishing licenses allows CPW to maintain and conserve fish habitat that promotes better fishing in Colorado.​





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