WikiCatchChatfield Reservoir
Colorado, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 39.5396, -105.0658
Chatfield Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Smallmouth bass, Walleye, Largemouth bass. The nearest other water we map in Colorado is Deer Creek, 1.3 km away.
Species at Chatfield Reservoir
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Nearby waters
- Deer Creekstream1.3 km
- Spring Gulchstream2.1 km
- Aqueductcanal2.2 km
- Gravel Pondpond3.1 km
- Fairview Reservoir Number 2reservoir3.5 km
- South Platte Reservoirreservoir3.8 km
- Blackrock Lakelake3.8 km
- Wolhurst Reservoirreservoir3.9 km
About Chatfield Reservoir
Chatfield Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, United States, and one of the still-water destinations covered by WikiCatch's global fishing-spot directory. Lake fishing here generally rewards patient anglers who watch for cruising fish along weed-lines, drop-offs, and shaded banks. Water clarity, wind direction, and time of day all change which lure or bait pattern works best at Chatfield Reservoir, so checking conditions before you head out is half the work.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Smallmouth bass
Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.
- For Walleye
Focus your efforts around dawn and dusk, as walleye are typically more active during these low-light periods; use a slow, deliberate retrieve, as walleye often prefer a subtle presentation.
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Chatfield Reservoir.
Plan Your Trip
Anglers heading to Chatfield Reservoir should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Colorado before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Chatfield Reservoir.
Official Colorado fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.