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Fishing in Boulder, CO

Colorado, United States

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Rainbow trout

Boulder Creek

10 in · 1 lb

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Common carp

10 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Ferril Lake

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Spotted bass

Jayhawker Pond North

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Largemouth bass

Boyd Lake

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Largemouth bass

Boyd Lake

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Largemouth bass

Boyd Lake

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Rainbow trout

Jayhawker Pond South

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Walleye

Marston Lake

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Largemouth bass

Erie Lake

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About Boulder fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Boulder, Colorado. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 19,295 catches for Largemouth bass, 8,262 catches for Rainbow trout, and 2,691 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Boulder

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Boulder, CO recommend these top fishing spots: Standley Lake, Golden Ponds, Erie Lake, Thomas Reservoir, and Boulder Creek.
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