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Chatfield Reservoir

Lake fishing  Colorado · 06:00 - 20:13

Chatfield Reservoir is a lake in Colorado. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
98°
Mon
77%
100°
Best day
Tue
76%
76°
Wed
76%
85°
Thu
74%
95°
Fri
75%
98°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
76°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.11 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:15–07:15 Day 07:15–18:58 Dusk 18:58–20:58

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:14–04:14 Major period 14:14–16:14 Minor period 20:44–22:14 Minor period 08:14–09:44

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

09:00
76°
10:00
80°
11:00
82°
12:00
85°
13:00
87°
14:00
88°
15:00
89°
16:00
89°
17:00
89°
18:00
88°
19:00
86°
20:00
80°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
38%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
37%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
33%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and White Bass.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Chatfield Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 43%.