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Perch fishing in Colorado

Colorado provides excellent perch fishing, with lakes and reservoirs full of yellow perch that bite readily year-round. It’s a great choice for anglers seeking steady action and tasty fillets.

Types of Perch in Colorado

Best baits and lures for Perch in Colorado

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Perch.

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Latest Perch fishing reports in Colorado

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Walleye

Bingham Lake

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Walleye

Cherry Creek Reservoir

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Walleye

Cherry Creek Reservoir

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Walleye

Cherry Creek Reservoir

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Sauger

Lonetree Reservoir

21 in · 4 lb

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Sauger

Lonetree Reservoir

23 in · 4 lb 3 oz

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Walleye

Windsor Lake

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Walleye

Prospect Lake

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Walleye

Chatfield Reservoir

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Yellow perch

Poplar Pond

7 in · 5 oz

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Regulations for Perch in Colorado

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FAQ

Anglers in Colorado commonly catch several Perch species, including Walleye, Yellow perch, Saugeye, and Sauger, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Perch are caught in lakes, rivers and streams throughout Colorado. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Pueblo Reservoir, Chatfield Reservoir, and South Platte River.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Perch have recently been caught.