Reply by: bronc      Posted: 3/7/2012 8:33:56 AM     Points: 1130    

If you could go to Longmont then you could certainly try st vrain state park. The trout bite on powerbait there is definitely easy and great for the kids. Warmwater fishing this time of year is not going to be "easy" anywhere no matter the species.

 Reply by: jden93      Posted: 3/7/2012 8:34:10 AM     Points: 332    

St. Vraine in Longmont was just stocked withs bows and has been hot. Idk if that is to far or not

 Reply by: jden93      Posted: 3/7/2012 8:35:21 AM     Points: 332    

Great minds think alike!

 Reply by: Ajax5240      Posted: 3/7/2012 12:17:06 PM     Points: 154    

St Vrain in Longmont or Lon Hagler in West Loveland are both pretty hot with trout right now and could be successfully fished with worms or power bait.

 Reply by: Ch00Chee      Posted: 3/7/2012 2:27:37 PM     Points: 482    

def. st.vrain! use gulp minnows and a sinker head so you won't have to deal with swallowed hooks!

 Reply by: agt      Posted: 3/7/2012 2:32:29 PM     Points: 120    

Yeah, st vrain is too far. Anywhere in town? Maybe city park.....

 Reply by: bronc      Posted: 3/7/2012 2:35:01 PM     Points: 1130    

The hag is going to be your best bet this time of year. The other possibility would be waiting till later in the year. Give it a month or 2 and that pond in the back at n shields will be non stop with perch.

 Reply by: Ch00Chee      Posted: 3/7/2012 2:35:08 PM     Points: 482    

where are you located?

 Reply by: pikeNcolorado      Posted: 3/7/2012 2:36:39 PM     Points: 2552    

Simpson Ponds io Loveland right off I-25 and just south of 34. Tons of Bluegills. But they may not be active yet. I haven't fished it this year. That's the best shot I can think of in the Loveland area.

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 Reply by: Ajax5240      Posted: 3/7/2012 2:51:11 PM     Points: 154    

agt... My fishing buddy and I are both Eagle Scouts, I would be happy to help out a cub scout group with fishing if you need a hand or two. Shoot me an email with your contact info ajax5240@aim.com

 Reply by: agt      Posted: 3/7/2012 2:56:24 PM     Points: 120    

Great suggestions,
Does anyone know if city park would work? It's the only place I can think of...

 Reply by: bronc      Posted: 3/7/2012 2:57:29 PM     Points: 1130    

When is the trip planned for?

 Reply by: agt      Posted: 3/7/2012 3:00:38 PM     Points: 120    

Bronc,
I'm not sure. I suggested a fishing trip to my den leader and he agreed that it was a good idea.
I'll try to delay it so the fish will be more active. :)

 Reply by: bronc      Posted: 3/7/2012 3:02:20 PM     Points: 1130    

Is city park the one right by lake Loveland with the little pond? If so I think you will have excellent luck there when the weather warms up.

 Reply by: agt      Posted: 3/7/2012 3:07:36 PM     Points: 120    

Bronc,
I'm pretty sure that pond by lake Loveland is called Benson Pond. You said we should have excellent luck, but what for? The only things I can think of are bluegill, trout, and bullhead.
Thanks

 Reply by: bronc      Posted: 3/7/2012 3:14:40 PM     Points: 1130    

bluegilll and cats

 Reply by: agt      Posted: 3/7/2012 3:21:45 PM     Points: 120    

Thanks Bronc.
What bait do you reccomend? Do you have to go at night for the cats? Wht location on the pond is best??? I've never had any luck there though....
It would work out perfectly because they could fish for the panfish while I targeted bigger gamefish. Lastly, how late in the year would be best?
Thanks

 Reply by: bronc      Posted: 3/7/2012 3:48:28 PM     Points: 1130    

I have a homemade dough bait recipe that I use but a good goto is chicken livers that have been baking out in the sun for about a week to a week and half. They will be ripe but work great.

 Reply by: cmcnaught92      Posted: 3/7/2012 4:10:53 PM     Points: 238    

I believe Benson pond is in Benson park and I dont think you can fish there. The pond in North Lake Park, which is right across the street from benson park and right next to Lake Loveland, is full of bluegill, bullhead, and carp. Me and some buddies used to fish there with assorted lunch meats and we would catch fish all day long.

 Reply by: Ajax5240      Posted: 3/7/2012 4:32:22 PM     Points: 154    

If you are part of Longs Peak Council you can try and get on Swift Ponds, you won't get a better place to fish! I have fished it once and it remains as the best day of Bass fishing I have ever experienced in over 20 years of fishing.

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 Reply by: bluecollarguy      Posted: 3/7/2012 4:55:32 PM     Points: 43    

Ahhh Swift Ponds...the memories...

 Reply by: Juggalo505      Posted: 3/7/2012 5:07:47 PM     Points: 188    

In late March/early april the Shad, Bass, and bluegill are hot at Dixon.

 Reply by: agt      Posted: 3/8/2012 5:00:00 PM     Points: 120    

Is Windsor lake good? I've heard it has great trout fishing in summer. Supposadely there is an 8 pounder in there.

 Reply by: agt      Posted: 3/31/2012 1:36:14 PM     Points: 120    

We will go to swift ponds. Ive never fished there so tips would be nice. Does anyone have advice on what to use?
Thanks,
AGT

 Reply by: Jimk      Posted: 3/31/2012 8:55:52 PM     Points: 95    

Both wooly buggers and poppers work great at Swift Ponds

 Reply by: bratfish      Posted: 3/31/2012 8:58:59 PM     Points: 903    

gl with the kids, hopefully some future trophy anglers getting hooked on hooking fish.. good stuff. mini jigs, with a water bobber setup should catch bluegill alot. about the size of your pinky nail mini jigs.

 Reply by: MasterFisherTom      Posted: 3/31/2012 9:05:16 PM     Points: 24    

Dixon is the best location for bluegill in the front range. its in fort collins, free to fish, it has the best population with the largest average size. the next state record bluegill will come from there mark my words.

 Reply by: MasterFisherTom      Posted: 4/1/2012 9:15:53 PM     Points: 24    

Swift ponds are owned by the wildlife and natural resources department at front range community college. They are private unless you have permission from barb patterson. Ive fished there after classes and for the annual fishing derby they hold which ive assisted with a couple times. you can catch a lot of bass, perch, and bluegill there. the biggest carp ive ever seen was at swift ponds, had to be 4 feet long at least.