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Prospect Ponds (FC)
Prospect Ponds Natural Area is on the Eastern end of Fort Collins and offers decent fishing for crappie, catfish, bass and carp. Located near Fort Collins
Fish Species in Prospect Ponds (FC):
Prospect Ponds (FC) on FishExplorer has 132 historic conditions reports, 96 historic water temperature updates, 126 historic status updates, 121 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 475 reports for Prospect Ponds (FC), including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 03.08.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 07.16.20 | |
| Level: | 12.07.24 |
Conditions Report
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Prospect Ponds (FC)
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Latest Content
Anything biting? (forum) 01.06.16 by Gunnar
Not Pike in Prospect (forum) 10.01.14 by 12redblue
belly boats (forum) 06.13.14 by Cat Daddy
pike in prospect? (forum) 05.23.14 by solwang
Big Cats? (forum) 07.19.13 by Ultimatehen
Master Angler Records
This lake has 10 records, including 4 bass, 6 rough fish. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Prospect Ponds Natural Area is on the Eastern end of Fort Collins and offers decent fishing for crappie, catfish, bass and carp.
From FCNA: The paved Poudre River Trail follows the western bord... Log in for additional details...
From FCNA: The paved Poudre River Trail follows the western bord... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
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- fishing regulations
- ice fishing regulations
- OHV regulations
Camping
No campsites are recorded for this lake.
But there is a short note about camping here or near here is available.
Boating
No boat ramps are recorded for this lake.
We have a short note about boating here available.
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
City of Fort Collins1745 Hoffman Mill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 416-2815
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FishExplorer Region: Front Range North
Directions
From I-25 heading North or South, take the Prospect exit East towards Fort Collins. Drive just under...Fees
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Prospect Ponds (FC) Stocking Data
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- Since 2016 Prospect Ponds (FC) has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,000 2 625.0 1,378 1.38 - Since 2011 Prospect Ponds (FC) has had 10 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 11,881 120 99.0 31,314 2.64 - Since 2011 Prospect Ponds (FC) has had 10 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 14,886 2,048 7.3 110,569 7.43 - Since 2011 Prospect Ponds (FC) has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 9,668 23 423.7 19,318 2.00 - Since 2013 Prospect Ponds (FC) has had 4 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 372 50 7.5 3,949 10.62
Weather, Sun & Moon
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| 211 | 4/21/2017 | booman |
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| 30 | 5/5/2019 | rkhancock |
| 19 | 5/17/2020 | heryantoch |
| 15 | 6/7/2017 | Flyrodn |
| 11 | 2/25/2020 | ColoradoRay |
| 11 | 3/5/2015 | sickws6 |
| 9 | 4/3/2015 | Colorado Bass Man |
| 8 | 3/8/2025 | Matt |
| 8 | 7/21/2016 | rljb1 |