Horsetooth Reservoir

Larimer County, Colorado

Horsetooth Reservoir is about 1,900 surface acres west of Fort Collins with walleye, smallmouth bass and stocked rainbow trout.

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Surface area1,900 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Rainbow Trout●●○○○

Stocked

White Bass●●○○○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Bluegill●○○○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●○○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Brown Trout●○○○○

Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.

Largemouth Bass●○○○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

South Shore Boat RampRamp
Parking can fill on summer weekends; ramp hours on the Larimer County boating page.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Horsetooth Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Walleye slot: 2 per day, 21-24 in slot per Larimer County; check CPW brochure.
No ice fishing due to fluctuating water.
Boats need an aquatic nuisance species inspection.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.