The number of anglers have dropped off, but not the bite. Recent reports indicate rivers, such as the Poudre, South Platte (upper reaches), Eagle, and Colorado are good bets. Fly-fishers do well with terrestrial patterns and caddis. Browns are hitting streamers and spinners. Front Range yellow perch are aggressive right now, chasing everything. Small lures, jigs and streamers are especially effective at Bear Creek, Boyd and Aurora. Smaller high country waters, such as Red Feather Lakes, are also doing well for stocked trout. Most baits will produce, but fly and bubble rigs during low light hours are especially deadly.
David Coulson,
STOCK AND DROP REPORT: More catchable trout
Some waters recently stocked by the Colorado Division of Wildlife:
Northeast region: Arvada Reservoir; Carter Reservoir, west of Berthoud; Chambers Lake, Cameron Pass; Georgetown Lake and Clear Lake, Georgetown; Flatiron Reservoir, west of Berthoud; Pine Valley Ranch Pond, Pine; Trap Lake, Cameron Pass.
Northwest region: Blue River No. 3, below Breckenridge; Cowdrey Lake, northwest of Walden; Dillon Reservoir, Frisco; Meadow Creek Reservoir, east of Tabernash; Rifle Pond; Walden Lions Club Pond.
Southeast region: Chipeta Lake, south of Montrose; Clear Creek Reservoir and Cottonwood Lake, Buena Vista; Frantz Lake and Riverside Ponds, Salida; O’Haver Reservoir, southwest of Poncha Springs; Turquoise Reservoir, Leadville.
Southwest region: Military Park Reservoir, Neversweat Reservoir, Twin Lake No. 2 and Weir & Johnson Reservoir, Grand Mesa.
