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Chatfield Reservoir

Lake fishing  Colorado · 06:32 - 16:55

Chatfield Reservoir is one of the lakes in Colorado. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
57°
Fri
85%
57°
Best day
Sat
74%
60°
Sun
74%
62°
Mon
74%
63°
Tue
76%
53°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
50°F
Air temp
34°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
29.98 inHg → stable
Clouds
46.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:47–07:47 Dusk 15:40–17:40

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:08–09:08 Major period 19:08–21:08 Minor period 01:05–02:35 Minor period 13:42–15:12

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

04:00
34°
05:00
34°
06:00
34°
07:00
35°
08:00
42°
09:00
47°
10:00
49°
11:00
51°
12:00
52°
13:00
53°
14:00
53°
15:00
51°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
38%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
19%
Slow during the night, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
13%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Chatfield Dam and Reservoir is a dam and artificial lake located on the South Platte River, south of Littleton, Colorado. The dam and reservoir were built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers as a response to the disastrous flood of 1965. In addition to its primary purpose of flood control, it serves as one of many water supply reservoirs for the city of Denver, Colorado.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Chatfield Reservoir?

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Common Carp and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Chatfield Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Chatfield Reservoir?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Chatfield Reservoir right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 85%.