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Fishing report - Northeast

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Created on Wednesday, 13 October 2010 15:32

Written by Nathan

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 -- 10/02/10: The fishing has picked up again with several reports of good size rainbows being caught from boats and the shore. One regular fisher caught several rainbows off the south end. No recent reports on walleye fishing. 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 -- 10/02/10: The fishing has been GREAT this week. Many reports of limits caught fast. Now is the time to catch those rainbow's. 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.

Horsetooth Reservoir -- Fishing at Horsetooth Reservoir is still great. Smallmouth and walleye have been active in the Inlet bay area, as well as cove areas with fish hitting on worms. Some spinners have been successful. Try reaction type baits. Tube jigs and jerk baits have worked well. In addition, smallmouth are more active with warm water temps. The water level is dropping and should be at a winter storage level soon. Inlet Channel is open to fishing. You must have a valid fishing license. All walleye must be at least 18 inches long, but only one can exceed 21 inches. Smallmouth bass must be at least 12 inches.

Jackson Reservoir -- Fishing is good for catfish and trout at the boat ramp, dam, and along the west shoreline. Fishing is fair for wipers and walleye from boats trolling along the dam. Boat fisherman must remain south of the orange centerline of buoys that extend from the boat ramp to the east end of the dam. The water level has dropped 6 feet; however, levels still remain sufficient for boating. The inlet contains very little water and is not recommended for fishing. The outlet is flowing at approximately 26 cfs but has produced some walleye, perch and carp. Boating will be open till November 1st. Boats must be inspected for zebra mussels prior to launch. Currently, inspection hours are 8A-5P. For further questions or information, please call the park office at (970)645-2551.

Joe Wright Reservoir -- The grayling and cutthroats are hitting. Grayling and cutthroat are hitting gold super doopers with red spots. Best fishing is from the dam in the rocks or on the north shore. The water is very low so cast out as far as possible and retrieve slowly. Grayling are also taking flies like the orange stimulator and hares ear beaded nymph. Setting the hook in a grayling with a fly is tricky because unlike trout, they only bump the fly the first time and have soft mouths, easy to pull the hook out if pulled too hard. 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.

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 26% capacity with the inlet and outlet both running. The water temperature is in the low 60's. The lake is closed to boating. The Sunset Point, and South Ramp 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, spoons, or jigs 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 -- 10/02/10: The fishing is GREAT! Now is the time! The reservoir is very low due to planned construction so the boat ramp is out. You can still use a "belly boat". All reports have been very good on fishing. 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.