Today's Best Fishing Times for
Brighton, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Brighton, 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.

Brighton, Colorado offers surprisingly diverse freshwater fishing thanks to a network of reservoirs, ponds, and the nearby South Platte River. Anglers target warmwater species like walleye, bass, and catfish alongside stocked trout and panfish, making Brighton a year-round fishing destination on Denver’s northern front range. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:36 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.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
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  • Visibility:
    63%
  • First Quarter Moon - 63% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~7 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    400,372 km
    Proximity:
    12.5 %
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 Brighton
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    06:35 am - 08:35 am
  • minor Time:
    02:02 pm - 04:02 pm
  • major Time:
    07:07 pm - 09:07 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:09 pm - 01:09 am
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 First Quarter Moon at 63% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -10 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Denver • Wed, 22 Jul 13:51 • 39.985, -104.821
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Current Fishing Weather

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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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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Brighton

Fishing in Brighton, Colorado revolves around a mix of municipal ponds, prairie reservoirs, and the South Platte River corridor, giving anglers multiple options within a short drive. The area is best known for walleye, bass, catfish, and stocked trout, with panfish and carp providing consistent action when gamefish are finicky.

Seasonal patterns are key. In early spring, focus on shallow, north-facing coves in local reservoirs and ponds as they warm first. Walleye slide up on rocky shorelines and riprap at dawn, dusk, and after dark; slow-rolling jigs or small crankbaits along the bottom can be excellent. Largemouth bass and crappie stage around any wood, brush, or cattail edges, and small jigs or soft plastics worked slowly will draw bites as water temps climb into the 50s.

By late spring and summer, vegetation and insect life explode in Brighton’s smaller lakes and park ponds. Bass and bluegill push tight to weed lines, docks, and overhanging cover. Weightless soft plastics, Texas-rigged worms, and topwater baits at first and last light produce well. Midday, downsize to finesse plastics, wacky rigs, or small jigs worked along deeper edges. Catfish action peaks on warm evenings; set cut bait or chicken liver on slip-sinker rigs near drop-offs, channel bends, or where inflows bring cooler, slightly stained water.

Stocked rainbow trout shine in the cooler months. In fall and again in early spring, trout cruise near shore, especially around inlets and windblown banks where food concentrates. Simple setups catch fish: small inline spinners, spoons, or a basic bait rig with dough bait, worms, or salmon eggs under a light sliding sinker. As summer heats up, trout push deeper; target them early and late with small spoons or drifted bait near deeper breaks if water temps allow.

In fall, predator fish feed heavily. Walleye often respond to slightly larger crankbaits and swimbaits trolled or cast along contour lines and rocky structure. Bass key on baitfish—match the hatch with shad-colored crankbaits, lipless cranks, and spinnerbaits burned along weed edges. Crappie and wiper school more tightly; use electronics, if available, to locate suspended pods of fish over deeper water, then vertically jig small plastics or minnows.

Habitats and tactical tips around Brighton center on a few consistent themes:

  • Riprap and rock: Prime for walleye and smallmouth; run jigs, crankbaits, or live bait rigs parallel to the rocks at low light.
  • Weedlines and cattails: Key for largemouth, bluegill, and crappie; pitch plastics, small jigs, and under-spin baits tight to the edge.
  • Inlets and outlets: Concentrate trout, walleye, and wiper when there’s flow; cast upstream and work lures back with the current seam.
  • Deep basins and points: Summer and winter sanctuaries; use slip bobbers, Carolina rigs, or vertical jigging to stay in the strike zone.

Light to medium spinning outfits with 6–10 lb test cover most Brighton scenarios, with heavier tackle reserved for big catfish and wiper. Focus on low-light windows, windy shorelines, and subtle structure changes you can see from shore, and you’ll consistently find fish in and around Brighton, Colorado.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Brighton area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Brighton. 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.

Third Creek - 1.97842702492km , Todd Creek - 2.5273082355km , Guthrie Number 2 Dam - 3.73770836401km , Guthrie Number 1 Dam - 3.85481436971km , Second Creek - 3.9429892972km , Higgins Dam - 4.32506464658km , Lutz Dam - 4.72809895397km , Munger Number 1 Dam - 6.19274371773km , Signal Number 2 Dam - 6.30258465565km , Smith Irrigation Dam - 6.36689817098km , Vail Dam - 6.49904809941km , Barr Lake Dam - 6.67722265616km , Signal Number 1 Dam - 6.75034839951km , A-20 Dam - 7.08876227458km , Munger Number 2 Dam - 7.26585877604km , German Number 12 Dam - 7.29587662698km , German Number 8 and 9 Dam - 7.62223036888km , H A Smith Dam - 7.67797985612km , North Star Dam - 8.64672205356km , Richards Dam - 9.06651496736km , Bowles Number 2 Dam - 9.50655190206km , Marshall Dam - 9.54777273295km , German Number 2 Dam - 9.70959186924km , Pikeview Dam - 9.71070175412km , Houck Number 1 Dam - 9.73833986521km , German Number 1 Dam - 9.8395069614km , Henry Dam - 10.16775356825km , Johnson Dam - 10.54730079473km , Wadley Number 1 Dam - 10.73516916342km , Ginther Number 1 Dam - 10.76686889929km , Wadley Number 3 Dam - 11.19837077132km , Section 35 Dam - 12.51629904944km , Talbott Irrigation Dam - 12.83587385609km , East Lake Number 3 Dam - 12.84774213706km , Hartley Dam - 13.2315907518km , Metzger Dam - 13.44820157874km , East Lake Number 2 Dam - 13.72330243296km , East Lake Number 1 Dam - 14.35443859531km , Poitz Dam - 14.52103195084km , Coal Ridge Waste Dam - 14.74411085941km

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