Today's Best Fishing Times for
Colorado Springs, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Colorado Springs, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Colorado Springs offers anglers quick access to some of the best trout and warmwater fishing on Colorado’s Front Range, with iconic destinations like the Arkansas River tailwater below Pueblo Reservoir, Rampart Reservoir, and Monument Creek. From urban ponds to high-country lakes in North Cheyenne Cañon and Pike National Forest, the area delivers year-round opportunities for fly fishing, lure casting, and bait fishing. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Colorado Springs include: Pueblo Reservoir, Deckers, Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir, Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Arkansas River, Rampart Reservoir, North Catamount Reservoir, Crystal Creek Reservoir, Quail Lake, Prospect Lake, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:54 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Full Moon - 99% illuminated Full Moon
Next New Moon in ~15 days on 14th July
Full Moon is generally a productive time for fishing - especially night fishing. Bright nights mean that many predators feed more actively during the night. During full moon the gravitational pull is in line with the gravitational pull of the sun, affecting all wildlife and increasing feeding behaviour.
  • Distance to earth:
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We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Colorado Springs
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Denver timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Full Moon at 99% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Denver • Sun, 28 Jun 23:05 • 38.834, -104.821
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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Fishing Overview Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs fishing is defined by quick access to cold mountain reservoirs, productive tailwaters, and convenient urban ponds scattered through the city. Within an hour’s drive you can target trout in clear, fast water or chase warmwater species like bass, walleye, and wiper in larger impoundments. Elevation changes are dramatic, so water temperatures and seasonal patterns vary sharply between local creeks and lower-elevation reservoirs.

Trout anglers focus on the Arkansas River tailwater below Pueblo Reservoir, Rampart Reservoir, and the small streams of North Cheyenne Cañon and the Pike National Forest. From late fall through early spring, the Arkansas tailwater fishes consistently with midges and small mayfly patterns; nymphing under indicators or Euro nymphing is particularly effective. As runoff stabilizes in late spring, switch to caddis and attractor dries in riffles and seams. Light fluorocarbon tippet and small nymphs (18–22) are standard, especially when flows are low and clear.

At higher elevations around Colorado Springs, lakes like Rampart Reservoir and nearby creeks offer strong summer trout fishing. Ice-out through early June is prime for casting spoons, in-line spinners, and shallow-running minnow baits along rocky shorelines. Fly anglers do well stripping woolly buggers and leeches on intermediate lines. During midsummer, trout often push deeper; trolling small crankbaits, spoons, or drifting bait just off the bottom can be the difference between catching a few fish and limiting out.

Warmwater opportunities are centered on larger reservoirs and city lakes such as Prospect Lake and other municipal ponds. Walleye and smallmouth bass patterns usually start in spring when water temps climb into the 50s. Look for rocky points, riprap, and wind-blown shorelines, working jig-and-minnow combinations, blade baits, and soft swimbaits near bottom. In summer, low-light periods are most productive; fish early and late with crankbaits and topwaters around structure, then slide deeper with jigs and Carolina rigs as the sun rises.

Urban ponds around Colorado Springs provide accessible fishing for bluegill, bass, perch, and stocked trout. These smaller waters respond well to simple tactics: under a bobber, suspend small jigs, worms, or salmon eggs for trout and panfish; for bass, work soft plastics around visible cover such as weedlines, docks, and laydowns. Downsizing tackle—light spinning rods, 4–8 lb line, and small lures—usually produces more bites in pressured city water.

Seasonally, winter brings reliable ice fishing to higher-elevation reservoirs and select lakes. Use small tungsten jigs tipped with mealworms or waxworms for trout and panfish; keep holes moving until you intersect active fish, especially along breaks and submerged points. Spring is transition time—target inflows and warming shallow bays for both trout and warmwater species. Summer is about early/late windows, shade, and depth changes, while fall is prime for larger predators as they feed heavily ahead of winter.

Success around Colorado Springs comes down to matching tactics to elevation and water type. Carry both trout and warmwater setups, watch water temperature closely, and adjust depth, lure size, and presentation speed to the conditions in front of you.

The Best Fishing Spots around Colorado Springs

Pueblo Reservoir

Often called Lake Pueblo, this big Front Range impoundment just south of Colorado Springs is a multi-species powerhouse, producing walleye, wiper, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and stocked trout, with action peaking from spring through fall; broad coves, rocky points, and open basins make it versatile for trolling, jigging, or casting from shore, and it pairs well with day trips to Arkansas River tailwaters nearby.

Deckers

This small hamlet on the South Platte River is one of Colorado’s iconic fly-fishing destinations, with clear, cold flows and plentiful wild browns and rainbows; abundant public pull-offs and well-defined runs, riffles, and pocket water make it ideal for wading year-round, and it’s an easy jump from Cheesman Reservoir and Rampart Range recreation.

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

Known to anglers as Eleven Mile Reservoir, this sprawling high-country lake west of Colorado Springs offers trophy-sized trout (rainbow, cutbow, brown), kokanee salmon, and northern pike; windswept shorelines, long weedlines, and mid-lake humps fish well from ice-out through fall, and boats can spread out while shore anglers work inlets and points, with Spinney Mountain Reservoir just up the road.

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

A legendary South Park stillwater prized for trophy trout, Spinney features expansive flats, submerged channels, and weedbeds that hold hefty rainbows, browns, and cutthroats, with sight-fishing opportunities in spring and fall; it’s commonly paired with nearby Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir for a full day of big-fish hunting.

Arkansas River

From Cañon City through Pueblo, the Arkansas offers miles of accessible freestone and tailwater fishing for browns and rainbows, with productive pocket water, riffles, and winter-friendly tailwater stretches; float anglers drift longer runs while waders hike between pull-offs, and it’s an easy extension to lake fishing at Pueblo Reservoir.

Rampart Reservoir

Perched above Colorado Springs near Woodland Park, this deep, clear mountain reservoir yields cold-water action for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout (plus the occasional kokanee), with long granite shorelines for bank casting and ample space for trolling or stillwater fly tactics; it’s a favorite escape when city lakes like Quail Lake get busy.

North Catamount Reservoir

Part of the North Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak, North Catamount is a scenic, low-pressure stillwater noted for healthy trout cruising over weedbeds and drop-offs; non-motorized boats and float tubes shine for covering shoals and points, and it pairs nicely with nearby Crystal Creek Reservoir for a two-stop day.

Crystal Creek Reservoir

Another North Slope favorite, Crystal Creek offers easy access and panoramic Pikes Peak views with reliable trout action for bank anglers and paddlers; fish cruise the dam face and inlet areas, and its proximity to North Catamount Reservoir makes it convenient to sample multiple waters in one trip.

Quail Lake

A popular in-town lake on the southwest side of Colorado Springs, Quail Lake provides quick-hit urban fishing for stocked trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish; walkers and families work the banks and fishing piers while paddlecraft probe drop-offs and the aerator zone, with easy add-ons like Prospect Lake across town.

Prospect Lake

Set in Memorial Park near downtown, Prospect Lake is a convenient urban fishery offering accessible shoreline and small-craft opportunities for stocked trout, channel catfish, and warmwater species; morning and evening bites around the swim beach edges and docks complement day trips to mountain waters like Rampart Reservoir.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Colorado Springs area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Gold Camp Dam - 6.27932522781km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Colorado Springs. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Prospect Lake Dam - 1.71800193698km , Cheyenne Creek - 1.97748336213km , Shooks Run - 2.06667090618km , Prospect Dam - 2.48730835218km , Patty Jewett Dam - 3.43021287607km , Spring Run Number 2 Dam - 4.39010186661km , Highline Dam - 5.49164481629km , South Lake Dam - 5.50828526072km , Valley Number 2 Dam - 5.6995265106km , South Suburban Dam - 5.87277437752km , Curr Dam - 5.98287081984km , South Cheyenne Creek - 6.05442600412km , North Cheyenne Creek - 6.05442600412km , Gold Camp Dam - 6.27932522781km , Valley Number 1 Dam - 6.30637656613km , Hunters Run - 6.58328109442km , East Fork Sand Creek - 6.70884517051km , Sutherland Creek - 7.01417236544km , Penrose Dam - 7.06506608346km , Glen Eyre Number 3 Dam - 7.7043009553km , Fisher Canon Dam - 8.3656281197km , Sweetwater Creek - 8.81695567807km , Ruxton Creek - 8.9499174303km , Fountain Valley Number 3 Dam - 9.06030391141km , South Ruxton Creek - 12.59504329218km , Cabin Creek - 12.92939761359km , Kettle Creek - 12.97079906484km , Big Tooth Reservoir Dam - 13.24962760401km , South Fork French Creek - 13.64368321096km , North Fork French Creek - 13.67677458669km , Modern Woodmen of America Dam - 14.15523672304km , Fountain Valley Number 2 Dam - 14.15616036333km , A McCray Dam - 14.36849667453km , Mesa Number 1 Dam - 14.56380237779km , Banning Lewis Number 8 Dam - 14.57806008352km , Kettle Creek Diversion Dam - 15.11507502375km , Lake Moraine Dam - 15.12597753405km , Palmer Lake Number 5 - 15.72850226487km , Manitou Dam - 15.73253781059km , Mount Baldy Dam - 15.80278742736km

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