Top fish species at Douglas Reservoir

App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Douglas Reservoir

Douglas Reservoir fishing reports

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Bluegill

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Rainbow trout

16 in · 3 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Rainbow trout

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Douglas Reservoir is a lake located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Walleye, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

40°42′9.4″N 105°04′54.9″W
Directions

Official website

cpw.state.co.us

Amenities

Fishing regulations at Douglas Reservoir, CO

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.

License Icon
Local laws and licenses

Colorado fishing license

Get license

Reviews of Douglas Reservoir

3.9
Loading...

11 ratings

5
4
3
2
1
Top reviews

Cities nearby

Wellington

4.0 miles away

Laporte

5.5 miles away

Fort Collins

10.7 miles away

Timnath

13.2 miles away

Nunn

15.4 miles away

Severance

16.7 miles away

Pierce

16.9 miles away

Windsor

18.2 miles away

Ault

19.6 miles away

Loveland

19.8 miles away

Eaton

22.9 miles away

Johnstown

25.4 miles away

Greeley

25.7 miles away

Red Feather Lakes

27.4 miles away

Berthoud

27.4 miles away

Evans

29.4 miles away

Milliken

29.5 miles away

Garden City

29.6 miles away

Mead

32.9 miles away

Warren AFB

32.9 miles away

Gilcrest

32.9 miles away

Cheyenne

33.5 miles away

Kersey

34.0 miles away

Platteville

35.7 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Douglas Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Douglas Reservoir located?
Douglas Reservoir is a lake located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°42′9.4″N 105°04′54.9″W
.
🎣 Where on Douglas Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Douglas Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Douglas Reservoir?
The most common species in Douglas Reservoir are:
  • Rainbow trout - 49 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 44 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Smallmouth bass - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Douglas Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest Douglas Reservoir fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Douglas Reservoir?

Fishing in Colorado requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, daily, annual, and combination options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Colorado, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a heavily discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

Get license
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...