Colorado Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Colorado
The Colorado fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers rainbow trout, walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, kokanee, brown trout, lake trout, wiper, channel catfish, and crappie. Open your region for a 7-day read on Chatfield Reservoir, Horsetooth Reservoir, Twin Lakes, and Vallecito Reservoir, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Front Range fishing
Front Range fishing forecast
Anglers searching where to fish in the Front Range region of Saskatchewan will find excellent opportunities across several well-known lake names. Chatfield Reservoir is a prime destination for dedicated walleye fishing, yielding impressive Walleye for many anglers. Further excitement awaits in Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, which are celebrated for their vibrant Rainbow Trout populations. For those seeking variety, Bear Creek Reservoir offers good chances for Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch, though specific pike fishing might be found in other regional waters.
This week’s conditions feature cold temperatures and clear skies across the Front Range, with recent snow having settled. A steady wind might create ripples on the surface, which can sometimes provide cover for fish and aid in the best bite for Walleye in deeper zones. With the water cold and clear, Rainbow Trout in moving water could be less aggressive, suggesting a slower approach with presentations. Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch in the reservoirs will likely be holding closer to the bottom, seeking more stable temperatures away from the surface chill.
Where to fish: Chatfield Reservoir, Cherry Creek, South Platte River, Bear Creek Reservoir.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:30 AM and 5:56 PM. Chatfield Reservoir was a real grind with the rising pressure and gentle southerly flow, making the trout sluggish in the cool, wet conditions under a low, thick sky, so I worked the drop-offs slowly.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:31 AM or 5:55 PM. Over at Cherry Creek, the stable air and gentle south breeze under a light drizzle kept the fish active near the shallows, offering a decent bite.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:32 AM and 5:54 PM. The South Platte River was hot with a falling pressure front approaching.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:33 AM, or the last hour before 5:53 PM. Put in at Bear Creek Reservoir for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:34 AM or 5:51 PM. rainbow trout at Chatfield Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:35 AM and 5:50 PM. Start at Cherry Creek if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:56 PM). On Chatfield Reservoir Monday, the rising air pressure and chilly 5.3-degree water, with snow or rain inbound, made for a tough bite, best to jig slow near structure.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:31 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:55 PM). Tuesday at Cherry Creek, the consistent weather and slightly warmer 5.9 C water, even with a light drizzle, hinted at success for those targeting breaklines.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:54 PM. Wednesday on the South Platte River presented a promising opportunity with ideal fishing conditions.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:53 PM. Put in at Bear Creek Reservoir for walleye. The day rates fair. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:51 PM). walleye at Chatfield Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:35 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:50 PM). Start at Cherry Creek if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:56 PM). On Chatfield Reservoir, the rising pressure and impending snow squalls made for a truly poor day, with smallmouth hunkered down deep, barely reacting to anything we threw.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (7:31 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:55 PM). Despite the light drizzle over Cherry Creek, the steady pressure offered little improvement, and smallmouth remained sluggish, requiring a painstaking search along submerged timber.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:54 PM. The falling atmospheric pressure brought a fair bite to the South Platte River, though the frigid 4.7-degree water meant bass were still hugging the bottom structure, requiring precise presentations.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:53 PM. Bear Creek Reservoir proved to be a slow grind under broken skies, as the stable pressure and chilly five-degree water kept the smallmouth tight to rocky drop-offs, unwilling to chase.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:51 PM). Fishing Chatfield Reservoir under a clear sky was a tough proposition, as the steady pressure and frigid water left the smallmouth suspended or buried in cover, making them exceptionally difficult to locate and entice.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (7:35 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:50 PM). Cherry Creek was an absolute bust, with the surface temperature plummeting to three degrees and a bright, clear sky ensuring the smallmouth were completely shut down, refusing to budge an inch.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:30 AM and 5:56 PM. On Monday at Chatfield Reservoir, the perch were tight-lipped under the gray skies, making us work hard for every bite, especially with the air pressure on the rise.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:31 AM or 5:55 PM. Tuesday at Cherry Creek saw a fair bite in the gentle drizzle, so we worked the submerged brush piles, trusting the steady air pressure would keep the schools active.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:32 AM and 5:54 PM. The South Platte River yielded a good haul on Wednesday, with the falling air pressure seemingly waking up hungry fish.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:33 AM, or the last hour before 5:53 PM. Put in at Bear Creek Reservoir for yellow perch. The day rates fair. Fish mid-depth flats. If you catch one, stay. Perch rarely travel alone.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:34 AM or 5:51 PM. yellow perch at Chatfield Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish mid-depth flats. Drop the bait a foot and hold it. They often eat on the pause, not the lift.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:35 AM and 5:50 PM. Start at Cherry Creek if yellow perch is the target. Fair day. Fish mid-depth flats. Cover the flat in a grid until the graph shows a stack, then stop the boat.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Colorado fishing
Northern Colorado fishing forecast
For anglers asking where to fish in Northern Colorado, many excellent opportunities await across a variety of lake names and rivers, often offering the best bite. Horsetooth Reservoir and Boyd Lake are popular spots for walleye fishing, providing chances to hook into impressive Walleye, and also host Rainbow Trout. If you are interested in pike fishing, certain coves in these larger reservoirs can yield large Northern Pike. For those seeking Kokanee, Lake Granby provides fantastic action, often alongside healthy numbers of Brown THOUGHTS: The user wants me to complete a sentence.
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Where to fish: Horsetooth Reservoir, Boyd Lake, Cache la Poudre, Lake Granby.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:31 AM and 5:55 PM. The bite at Horsetooth Reservoir was tough with the ice-cold water, driving snow, and a stiff northwesterly breeze; we tried deep near the dams, but the rising atmospheric pressure kept the trout sluggish.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:33 AM or 5:54 PM. Over at Boyd Lake, the consistent air and a western blow made for a decent outing, though the fish were still holding tight, so we worked the drop-offs with slow retrieves.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:34 AM and 5:52 PM. The falling atmospheric pressure at sea level usually indicates an approaching storm.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. Put in at Lake Granby for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:36 AM or 5:50 PM. rainbow trout at Horsetooth Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:37 AM and 5:49 PM. Start at Boyd Lake if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:55 PM). At Horsetooth Reservoir, a rising glass and a cold, blustery northwest wind made for a tough bite, so I worked the drop-offs with jigs hoping to entice a moody walleye before the snow hit.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (7:33 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:54 PM). Over on Boyd Lake, with a steady glass and a westerly breeze, I tried covering water with a slow troll near the submerged humps, finding the walleye were taking presentations ever so subtly.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:52 PM. The falling glass at Cache la Poudre seemed to fire up the fish in the colder 4.4 C water, so I found success pitching crankbaits into the shallower bays where the walleye were hitting with conviction.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:51 PM. Under a clear sky at Lake Granby, the light westerly air movement meant a steady glass, and I focused on drifting the deep edges with a finesse rig, knowing the bright sun would push those walleye down.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:50 PM). Back at Horsetooth Reservoir, with the glass holding steady and a gentle northwest whisper, I probed the deeper rock piles with plastics, finding the walleye were more cooperative in the slightly warmer water.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:37 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:49 PM). On Boyd Lake, despite the steady glass and a mild northwest flow, the frigid 2.7 C water necessitated an ultra-slow retrieve along the sun-exposed flats to coax any cold-shocked walleye into biting.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Kokanee fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:31 AM and 5:55 PM. The bite at Horsetooth Reservoir was sluggish with a moderate northwest wind and rising air pushing through a dreary sky, making the kokanee uninterested in the chilly five-degree water amidst the falling snow or rain.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:33 AM or 5:54 PM. Boyd Lake gave up a decent number of fish, the steady air and nearly six-degree water providing some action even with a moderate west breeze and a uniform gray sky, staying dry all day.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:34 AM and 5:52 PM. We are ready.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. Put in at Lake Granby for kokanee. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:36 AM or 5:50 PM. kokanee at Horsetooth Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:37 AM and 5:49 PM. Start at Boyd Lake if kokanee is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on kokanee days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:31 AM and 5:55 PM. Felt like a grind on Horsetooth Reservoir with that biting northwest breeze and the water just above freezing, the rising glass and incoming slop making the browns finicky near the submerged rocks.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:33 AM or 5:54 PM. The west wind on Boyd Lake kept the surface churned, but the steady air and slightly warmer water meant a decent chase for cruising fish along the drop-offs.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:34 AM and 5:52 PM. A light westerly on the Cache la Poudre, paired with that falling indicator, stirred up a fantastic bite from deeper pockets where the trout were holding in the chilly 4-degree flow.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. Lake Granby offered a fair pull under the bluebird skies, with a gentle westerly ripple and stable conditions encouraging strikes near the submerged timber in the five-degree water.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:36 AM or 5:50 PM. The second visit to Horsetooth Reservoir, with a mild northwest breath and the glass holding firm, saw respectable action from the browns cruising the points in the mid-five-degree water.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:37 AM and 5:49 PM. Despite the frigid two-point-seven degree water on Boyd Lake, the light northwest drift and unwavering pressure still coaxed a few aggressive takes from the deeper channels.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
High Country fishing
High Country fishing forecast
For anglers exploring the High Country region of Saskatchewan, diverse opportunities await those seeking productive waters. Many people ask ‘where to fish’ when considering the beautiful ‘lake names’ here, including the clear depths of Twin Lakes and the vibrant Turquoise Lake. While ‘walleye fishing’ and ‘pike fishing’ draw interest in other parts of the province, this high country is celebrated for its cold-water species. Anglers here successfully target robust Rainbow Trout and elusive Lake Trout, often finding excellent action. The swift currents of the Arkansas River and the expansive waters of Blue Mesa, though far-reaching in reputation, inspire the pursuit of similar species like plump Kokanee and sturdy Brown Trout across the region’s diverse fisheries.
This week’s conditions in the High Country present a distinct picture for local anglers. A persistent cold front has settled in, bringing a noticeable chill to the air and occasional light snow flurries across higher elevations. Despite the cold, many days remain clear, offering bright skies over the water. A steady wind is expected, which can make boat control challenging but also often stirs up the water, sometimes improving the ‘best bite’ for active fish. Anglers should dress warmly and focus on deeper presentations where fish might be seeking more stable temperatures, as the cold surface conditions can push them down. The clear water, however, demands careful approaches to avoid spooking wary fish.
Where to fish: Twin Lakes, Turquoise Lake, Arkansas River, Blue Mesa.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:34 AM and 6:02 PM. The moderate northwest breeze at Twin Lakes on a day of rising pressure and 1.8C water, with light snow falling, meant we had to really grind for a few nibbles, starting deep near structure.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:35 AM or 6:01 PM. Despite the 1.4C water, Turquoise Lake was quite productive under a light westerly wind and falling pressure, with the trout responding well to a slow retrieve off the points.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:36 AM and 6:00 PM. A light southeast wind and falling pressure point to unsettled conditions.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:37 AM, or the last hour before 5:59 PM. Put in at Blue Mesa for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:38 AM or 5:58 PM. rainbow trout at Twin Lakes: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:40 AM and 5:57 PM. Start at Turquoise Lake if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (7:34 AM) is optional. At Twin Lakes, the rising air pressure and light snow made for a tough bite, forcing us to probe the deep structure where the lakers might be hunkering down.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Despite the falling atmospheric weight at Turquoise Lake, the frigid 1.4-degree water kept the bite sluggish, requiring meticulous jigging near the shallower shelves.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
Give it until after 7:36 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. The falling air mass over the Arkansas River coupled with cold rain made for a slow day, resulting in poor visibility and dangerous conditions.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (7:37 AM) is optional. Put in at Blue Mesa for lake trout. The day rates poor. Fish the deep basin. Change direction over the same water before you leave a basin. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Twin Lakes: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Give it until after 7:40 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Turquoise Lake if lake trout is the target. Poor day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Kokanee fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:34 AM and 6:02 PM. Twin Lakes was a grind with that light snow and moderate NW wind, the rising pressure made the kokes finicky, so we had to slow our presentation right down.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:35 AM or 6:01 PM. Turquoise Lake delivered a fantastic bite as the pressure fell, the kokanee were stacked up in the calmer water, willing to chase our gear all morning.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:36 AM and 6:00 PM. The Arkansas River was red hot with the falling pressure, the kokes were schooling up nicely and anglers were ready for a feeding frenzy.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:37 AM, or the last hour before 5:59 PM. Put in at Blue Mesa for kokanee. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:38 AM or 5:58 PM. kokanee at Twin Lakes: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:40 AM and 5:57 PM. Start at Turquoise Lake if kokanee is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on kokanee days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:34 AM and 6:02 PM. With the mercury at 1.8 C and pressure on the rise, the Twin Lakes browns were sluggish under a light snow, demanding a slow retrieve near the bottom as the northwest breeze chilled the air.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:35 AM or 6:01 PM. Turquoise Lake delivered a cracking day, the falling pressure and light west wind encouraging browns to cruise the 1.4 C shallows under a sky dotted with scattered white.
Water is near freezing and pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:36 AM and 6:00 PM. Despite the threat of precipitation, the Arkansas River was flowing smoothly.
Water is near freezing and pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:37 AM, or the last hour before 5:59 PM. Put in at Blue Mesa for brown trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:38 AM or 5:58 PM. brown trout at Twin Lakes: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:40 AM and 5:57 PM. Start at Turquoise Lake if brown trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southwest fishing
Southwest fishing forecast
Anglers searching for walleye fishing and pike fishing in the Southwest region of Saskatchewan often wonder where to fish among the many lake names. For those exploring the broader regional waters, places like Vallecito Reservoir and Navajo Lake are known for offering excellent opportunities to catch Kokanee and Rainbow Trout. The Animas River and McPhee Reservoir also provide exciting fishing for Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass, drawing many to their shores.
This week, conditions across the region are quite cold with a strong wind making it challenging on the water. Despite some clear skies, recent snow has settled, influencing fish behavior. Anglers might find the best bite for deeper-dwelling fish, as the cold surface temperatures push them to more stable depths.
Where to fish: Vallecito Reservoir, Navajo Lake, Animas River, McPhee Reservoir.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:12 PM. A rising glass and a bit of weather on Vallecito Reservoir had me probing the shallows where the last of the snowmelt entered, hoping for active fish.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:38 AM or 6:11 PM. With the pressure holding steady and a gentle breeze across Navajo Lake, I drifted subtle patterns near drop-offs, anticipating a consistent bite.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:39 AM and 6:10 PM. The dropping pressure on the Animas River urged me to work slow, deep pools with small presentations, as the clear water and crisp air made fish wary.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:40 AM, or the last hour before 6:09 PM. Even with the clear sky and upward trend in the pressure on McPhee Reservoir, the chill in the 3.4 C water kept the trout sluggish, requiring precise drifts along the bottom.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:41 AM or 6:08 PM. On Vallecito Reservoir, a stable pressure and gentle westerly air currents promised excellent conditions for boating.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:42 AM and 6:07 PM. Start at Navajo Lake if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Kokanee fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:12 PM. The kokanee were somewhat active at Vallecito Reservoir on Monday, with a light northwest breeze and rising air pressure making the deeper channels a good starting point before the mixed precipitation rolled in.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:38 AM or 6:11 PM. Navajo Lake offered a decent bite on Tuesday; a gentle westerly wind kept the surface ripples just right for a shallow troll, with the stable air holding the kokes in their comfort zone.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:39 AM and 6:10 PM. A clear sky and dropping pressure at the An tarctic.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:40 AM, or the last hour before 6:09 PM. Put in at McPhee Reservoir for kokanee. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:41 AM or 6:08 PM. kokanee at Vallecito Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:42 AM and 6:07 PM. Start at Navajo Lake if kokanee is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on kokanee days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:12 PM). The Vallecito Reservoir bite was tough with the water just over five degrees and rising pressure, keeping smallmouth hunkered down despite scattered skies; best to probe deep breaks slowly.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (7:38 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:11 PM). Navajo Lake presented a slow pick, the water nearing five degrees and a light west breeze barely stirring the surface under a mottled sky, meaning a methodical approach to sheltered rock piles was key.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 6:10 PM. The Animas River yielded a meager bite with the mercury dipping below freezing.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 6:09 PM. Put in at McPhee Reservoir for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:08 PM). smallmouth bass at Vallecito Reservoir: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (7:42 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:07 PM). Start at Navajo Lake if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:12 PM. At Vallecito Reservoir, the rising pressure with a light northwest breeze and a touch of snow or rain had us probing the shallower bays where the 5.2-degree water might hold some active browns.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:38 AM or 6:11 PM. Over at Navajo Lake, with a steady feel in the air and a light westerly pushing across the surface, the brown trout were a bit sluggish in the 4.8-degree water, making us work the deeper drop-offs.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:39 AM and 6:10 PM. The Animas River presented a challenge today; under a clear sky and with the air pressure on the decline, the browns were tight-lipped in the frigid 3.8-degree flow, demanding a stealthy approach to the slower pools.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:40 AM, or the last hour before 6:09 PM. McPhee Reservoir proved a tough nut to crack for the engineers.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:41 AM or 6:08 PM. brown trout at Vallecito Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:42 AM and 6:07 PM. Start at Navajo Lake if brown trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Eastern Plains fishing
Eastern Plains fishing forecast
For anglers searching for walleye fishing or wondering where to fish in the Eastern Plains region of Saskatchewan, excellent opportunities await. Many popular lake names include North Sterling Reservoir and Jackson Reservoir, both renowned for their abundant Walleye populations. The South Platte River offers fantastic action for Channel Catfish, while Jumbo Reservoir is a prime spot for Crappie and even some exciting Wiper. If you are also interested in pike fishing, numerous other water bodies throughout the area hold healthy numbers of northern pike.
This week, anglers can expect cold temperatures and a persistent wind across the region. The clear skies should provide good visibility, but the cold could mean slower fish activity, requiring a patient approach. With snow still present in some areas, main roads and boat launches will offer the best access to the water. The best bite is likely to be found in deeper areas or during the calmer midday hours, as fish seek more stable conditions.
Where to fish: North Sterling Reservoir, Jackson Reservoir, South Platte River, Jumbo Reservoir.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:47 PM). That blustery NW blow on North Sterling Reservoir, coupled with the pressure on the rise, had me working the wind-blown points where the walleye were chasing bait in the 6-degree water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (7:25 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:46 PM). With clear skies and a steady moderate NW breeze across Jackson Reservoir, the walleye were holding tight to structure, requiring a precise jig presentation in the 5.9-degree depths.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:45 PM. Overcast conditions and a gentle south wind on the South Platte River, with the pressure dropping, had the walleye actively feeding along current breaks in the cooler 5.2-degree flow.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:44 PM. The clear conditions and light SW air movement at Jumbo Reservoir meant a patient approach was key, as those walleye were lethargic in the 5.6-degree water with the pressure holding firm.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:43 PM). Back at North Sterling Reservoir, under a bright sky and a whisper of a west wind, the walleye were scattered, demanding careful boat control to present baits to individual marks in the 5.4-degree chill.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:30 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:42 PM). Jackson Reservoir was a challenge with the water temperature plunging to 2.8 degrees, and though scattered high wisps offered some relief from direct sun, only the slowest presentations enticed a bite from those cold-stunned walleye.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Wiper fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:24 AM, or the last hour before 5:47 PM. A stiff northwest blast on Rafferty Reservoir had us hugging the lee side of the dam, hoping a deep jig would entice a reluctant wiper in the cold water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:25 AM or 5:46 PM. With the breeze finally easing off Alameda Reservoir, we concentrated on the deeper structure, figuring wipers might be holding tight to the bottom in the sustained chill.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:26 AM and 5:45 PM. A gentle southerly pushed us along Last Mountain Lake’s western shore, where we slowly trolled large presentations targeting predatory fish.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:28 AM, or the last hour before 5:44 PM. Put in at Jumbo Reservoir for wiper. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:29 AM or 5:43 PM. wiper at North Sterling Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:30 AM and 5:42 PM. Start at Jackson Reservoir if wiper is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on wiper days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:24 AM, or the last hour before 5:47 PM. At North Sterling Reservoir, the hard northwest wind ripped across the surface under an overcast sky, making for a tough drift, and with the air pressure climbing, those channel cats were likely hunkered deep, demanding a slow, bottom-hugging presentation.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:25 AM or 5:46 PM. Jackson Reservoir, under a wide-open, clear sky and a moderate northwest breeze, offered steady conditions that suggested finding the channel cats holding in the calmer, deeper pockets where the water THOUGHT: The user wants me to complete a sentence.
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Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:26 AM and 5:45 PM. Good channel catfish fishing if you put in at South Platte River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:28 AM, or the last hour before 5:44 PM. Put in at Jumbo Reservoir for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:29 AM or 5:43 PM. channel catfish at North Sterling Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:30 AM and 5:42 PM. Start at Jackson Reservoir if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:24 AM, or the last hour before 5:47 PM. The brutal northwest blow on North Sterling Reservoir kept the crappie hunkered down in deeper channels, making us work hard for each nibble as the pressure climbed.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:25 AM or 5:46 PM. With a steady atmosphere and clear conditions at Jackson Reservoir, we chased cautious slabs into the submerged timber, finding a few willing to bite tiny jigs despite the chilly water.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:26 AM and 5:45 PM. The gentle southerly breeze and dropping glass on the South Platte River had the crappie finally feeding in the slower eddies, though the frigid flow meant a subtle presentation was key.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:28 AM, or the last hour before 5:44 PM. Under a bright sky and a whisper of a southwest breeze at Jumbo Reservoir, we probed the brush piles near the old creek bed, coaxing out a few decent fish from the cool depths.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:29 AM or 5:43 PM. A calm westerly air movement and stable conditions on North Sterling Reservoir allowed us to target structure in shallower bays, but the crappie remained lethargic in the chilly fifty-four degree water.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:30 AM and 5:42 PM. The icy two-point-eight degree water at Jackson Reservoir made for an incredibly tough bite, forcing us to slow-roll tiny plastics right on the bottom near the deepest drops, with only scattered light in the sky offering any hope.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Colorado fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Colorado this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Front Range, Northern Colorado, High Country, Southwest. Named waters include Chatfield Reservoir, Cherry Creek, South Platte River, Bear Creek Reservoir. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Colorado?
The forecast is written for rainbow trout, walleye, smallmouth bass. Each region names the water to start on, including Chatfield Reservoir.
When is the best time of day to fish in Colorado?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Chatfield Reservoir prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Colorado fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Colorado water should I start on?
If you are near Front Range, start at Chatfield Reservoir. The next named water on this page is Cherry Creek. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Colorado this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Colorado fishing forecast use?
Each Colorado day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.