Northeast Region

Report provided with permission of the
Colorado Division of Wildlife

August 31, 2010

Barnes Meadow Reservoir -- Barnes Meadow has been fishing decent. Most anglers are reporting catching some fish, but there has been a mixture of smaller and bigger fish. Powerbait has still been working the best, but other lures and Pistol Petes have also been showing some success.

Carter Reservoir -- 08/22/10: Fishing reports have remained slow for rainbows, but there were several reports of walleye being caught. On Saturday, an angler caught two from the south east shoreline using worms. Most walleye activity is still on the east side of the reservoir, again generally between Dam 1 and Dam 2. The reservoir was stocked with about 120,000 "finger size" rainbows on 8/04. Boaters are reminded that all trailered watercraft MUST complete an Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussel) inspection before being launched on this lake. This is a Colorado State law and is strictly enforced. Additional information is available online at http://www.larimer.org/parks/boating inspections.htm.

Dixon Reservoir -- Fishing has been decent, but with some of the warmer days, mornings and evenings have been working better. Bluegill have been hitting relatively well. The vegetation is definitely starting to make its way in and so weedless patterns are definitely going to be better.

Flatiron Reservoir -- 08/22/10: Reports from contacted angler's are that activity has slowed somewhat this past week and weekend. Some rainbow's are still being caught with worms, salmon eggs and power bait. This reservoir was last stocked on June 28th with catchable trout. Please remember that there is no fishing or other recreational activities allowed within 100 feet of the dam, spillway, or outlet structures. Swimming, wading, and boating of any kind (including belly boats, kick boats, canoes, and kayaks) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Jackson Reservoir -- Fishing is good to excellent for catfish, good for carp, and fair for wipers, walleye, and trout at the dam and along the west shoreline. Bait and lures being used include worms, twister tails, and rattletraps. Rattletraps are being used more specifically for trolling. Trolling has slowed down; however, success still remains. Fishing at the north shore has been good to excellent for catfish, wipers, and trout. The water temperature along the shoreline has been in the low 70s. Water levels continue to drop, but the water level still remains high. Jackson Lake is open to boating. Boats must be inspected for zebra mussels prior to launch. Inspection hours are 7A-8P seven days a week. For further questions or information, please call the park office at (970)645-2551.

Joe Wright Reservoir -- Fishing has been going good all around the lake. Late day storms have been putting the fish down from time to time, but the rest of the time fishing has been good. As usual most of the fly patterns work well, but the good stand bys are still working too. Bead head prince nymphs and adams are always popular. The traditional lures, Mepps, and Roostertails, are working as well. 1. Fishing is prohibited from January 1 through July 31 on Joe Wright Creek from the confluence with the reservoir upstream to Highway 14. 2. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 3. The bag and possession limit for trout (except grayling) is two fish.

Jumbo Reservoir -- Fishing is slow for all species. The water levels are still good, but are beginning to drop. The water has a blue-green algae on the surface due to the warm water temperatures. The boat ramp is open and is on the east side. All boats must be inspected.

Lon Hagler Reservoir -- Fishing has slowed since the last stocking in early June. Bank fishing has been slow fishing off the bottom with PowerBait. Fish are mainly feeding on the top, so fly anglers may have some luck if you can find the right fly. Flies and floats seem to be the ticket right now.

Long Draw Reservoir -- Some fish were seen rising this past weekend and some were seen cruising along the shoreline. Artificial flies and lures are all that can be used on the reservoir. Roostertails and Mepps are good starters and for flies, emergers or wet flies will be the ones to start with. With warmer days, you will start to see more surface action as well.

North Fork South Platte (Bailey to Shawnee) -- Fall is in the air up at 8500'. Fishing could not be better despite some really hot afternoons. Flows from the town of Grant all the way to Pine Valley Ranch are around 300cfs, little higher than normal, but the fishing has improved. Nymphing the deeper pools with Pheasant tails, Rubber Legs, and Olive Hares ears have taken many native Browns and Rainbows. Green drakes and red quills have been the major hatches.

North Sterling Reservoir -- The lake is at 45% capacity with the outlet running. The water temperature is in the lower 80's. The south boat ramp and ski beach may open for Labor Day weekend. The Balanced Rock area is open to the public as well as the dam, but anglers have to walk in to fish the dam. The Rookery Point, Sunset Point, and Balanced Rock areas are producing lots of wipers in the 16"-18" range with some anglers getting full limits on Green Mussels. Watch for shad being pushed to the surface by wipers and use crankbaits to catch the wiper when they are pushing shad. Walleye's are being caught in the Sunset Point and Darby Arm areas using worm rig harnesses and jigs. Some crappie were being caught on the marina point area on minnows.

Pine Valley Lake -- Pine Valley ranch has been productive but very busy with everybody trying to get those last few days in. The lake has seen decent morning and evening hatches of black midges as well as some hoppers on the water. A short hike up river will improve your chances. The ranch has great facilities and is very clean so this makes for a nice day of fishing and a picnic. Get out and fish the state at this great time of year!

Pinewood Reservoir -- 08/22/10: Fishing at Pinewood has picked up again over the weekend with reports of rainbow being caught on worms and power bait. The north west corner by the inlet has been the best spot. This reservoir was last stocked on June 28th with catchable trout. Please remember that all trailered watercraft MUST be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species (Zebra Mussels) before launch. The closest inspection station can be found at the North Ramp of Carter Lake. For information on inspection station days and times go to our web site at: www.larimer.org/naturalresources/boating_inspections.htm. This is Colorado State law and strictly enforced.

Poudre River -- The Poudre has been holding steady with the flow at the mouth of the canyon at 127 cfs. With low water comes the clear river and fishing has been good. Afternoon rainstorms have been causing the river to get murky in areas, but it seems to clear up by the next day. Green Drakes have been working well in the upper canyon. There have been some decent caddis hatches towards the evening as well.

Prewitt Reservoir -- Water levels are at 95%, the inlet is not running. Fishing is good for wipers from a boat, and a few catfish are being caught as well. Trolling has been good with bait similar to shad. The fishing from the shoreline is still slow. The minimum wiper length is 15". Temperatures are not as hot as they have been. The boat dock is in and the ramp is open.