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Cherry Creek Reservoir stands out as one of Colorado’s truly great walleye fisheries, and 2026 is looking like another strong year. Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as a brood lake for walleye spawning, Cherry Creek carries an 18-inch minimum size limit — which means the walleye population here is loaded with healthy, well-fed fish

Union Reservoir is shaping up to be one of the top fishing destinations in Northern Colorado for 2026, and the early season outlook couldn’t be more exciting. In 2025, lower water levels kept the lake off many anglers’ radars until mid-June, which meant significantly reduced harvest pressure throughout the season. The result? Several strong year

Northern Colorado Fishing Forecast: May Hotspots for Walleye and MoreAre you ready to hit the water this May? Northern Colorado fishing reaches prime conditions aswaters warm and fish become more active. From trophy walleye at Boyd Lake to monster wipersat Jackson Reservoir, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know for asuccessful fishing trip

2025 Outlook – North Sterling is working to rebound from low water levels a couple years ago. The crappies have come back first with majority of fish 8-12 inches, with the chance of a fish up to 15 inches. Walleye numbers are coming back but most are 16 inches or less.

2025 Outlook – The trout and walleye population remain strong in Carter. There is a decent largemouth population that can be really good fishing during certain times of the year. 

2025 Outlook – The wipers are the star at Jackson, there is an opportunity for wipers from 20-30 inches. Walleye number have started to rebound and will provide for some good action. 

2025 Outlook – Glendo continues to be the premier walleye fishery in Wyoming. It will provide opportunities for both numbers of eater size fish and trophies. There is an opportunity for crappies and perch throughout the year.

2025 Outlook – Boyd will remain one of the best fisheries in northern Colorado. There is a strong population of walleye and white bass that provide quality year-round action.  The walleye fishing is good to great pretty much year-round. Boyd is known for being a premier smallmouth and largemouth fishery in northern Colorado for quality

2025 Outlook – Union will be one of the early season hot spots for walleyes and wipers. The largest population of wipers are between 14-20 inches, with some true trophy sized available. 

2025 Outlook – Cherry Creek and Chatfield are both brood lakes for walleyes and consistently produce really good walleye fishing year-round, lots of 16-18 inch walleyes roam these lakes with a chance a fish over 26 inches.  Both also have good trout and crappie fishing. Chatfield has the added opportunity for both smallmouth and largemouth