🎣 Where to fish in Lafayette, Colorado?

Anglers in Lafayette , CO recommend these top fishing spots: McKay Lake , Standley Lake , Golden Ponds , Erie Lake , Margaret W. Carpenter Park and Open Space (Carpenter Park Pond) .

🐟 What fish can you catch in Lafayette?

Most commonly caught species around Lafayette , CO : Largemouth bass - 22,522 reported catches Rainbow trout - 8,311 reported catches Walleye - 3,536 reported catches Bluegill - 3,076 reported catches Common carp - 2,821 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lafayette fishing reports?

The latest Lafayette , CO fishing reports are: @NessThrowsAWorm reported a nice Rainbow trout at Smith Lake . @NessThrowsAWorm reported a nice Rainbow trout at Smith Lake . @yahyapopal reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Harriman Lake . @CrappieDays reported a nice Largemouth bass at Idaho Creek Park Ponds . @CrappieDays reported a nice Largemouth bass at Idaho Creek Park Ponds . .

Fishing in Lafayette, CO

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Top fish species in Lafayette

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Rainbow trout

Smith Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Harriman Lake

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Largemouth bass

Idaho Creek Park Ponds

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Idaho Creek Park Ponds

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Brown trout

Boulder Creek

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Fishing regulations in Lafayette

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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 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lafayette fishing

Anglers in Lafayette, CO recommend these top fishing spots: McKay Lake, Standley Lake, Golden Ponds, Erie Lake, and Margaret W. Carpenter Park and Open Space (Carpenter Park Pond).

Most commonly caught species around Lafayette, CO:

Largemouth bass - 22,522 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 8,311 reported catches
Walleye - 3,536 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,076 reported catches
Common carp - 2,821 reported catches

The latest Lafayette, CO fishing reports are:

@NessThrowsAWorm reported a nice Rainbow trout at Smith Lake.
@NessThrowsAWorm reported a nice Rainbow trout at Smith Lake.
@yahyapopal reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Harriman Lake.
@CrappieDays reported a nice Largemouth bass at Idaho Creek Park Ponds.
@CrappieDays reported a nice Largemouth bass at Idaho Creek Park Ponds.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lafayette, CO. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: