Horsetooth Reservoir Fishing Report

Latest Update: 12/19/2025

The latest cold front moving through the front range should turn the fishing on at Horsetooth. The Reservoir's large trout have begun to move shallow, cruising the shoreline and gorging themselves on small bait fish, perch, and leeches. Consider throwing smaller baitfish imitations to target these fish and keep an eye out for the ledges and drop offs. Fishing these patterns underneath an indicator on the windier days is a solid game plan for finding these fish.

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