River Guide
Horsetooth Reservoir
Stillwater Streamer Fishing Above Fort Collins
Location
Larimer County, west of Fort Collins
Best Season
March – November
Difficulty
All Levels
Water
6.5 miles long, 1,900 acres
Overview
Horsetooth Reservoir sits in the foothills just west of Fort Collins and offers a completely different fly fishing experience from the region's rivers. The 1,900-acre reservoir holds trophy-sized trout, largemouth bass, wipers, and walleye. Boat and float tube fishing with streamers and woolly buggers can produce explosive strikes from large fish.
Access Points
Inlet Bay Marina
Main marina with boat launch, rental pontoons, and easy access. Good early morning fishing for trout near the inlet.
South Bay
Excellent float tube and kayak access. Rocky shoreline holds trout and bass early and late in the day.
Satanka Cove
Quieter northern end of the reservoir. Great for waders on the rocky points early in the season.
Dixon Cove
Shallower cove with submerged structure. Bass fishing is excellent here on warm summer evenings.
Regulations
Always Verify Current Regulations
Standard Colorado state fishing regulations apply. Larimer County parks day-use fee required. Boat registration required for motorized craft.
Fish Species
- Rainbow Trout
- Brown Trout
- Largemouth Bass
- Wiper
- Walleye
- Smallmouth Bass