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Fishing in Douglas County, Colorado
Seat: Castle Rock. CPW Northeast Region.
- 5lake pages
- 1ramp site
- 8stream pages
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Douglas County, Colorado
The short version on Douglas County
Douglas County is run from Castle Rock, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages its fishing through the Northeast Region. The county covers 841 square miles of land and 2.6 of water, home to 357,978 people in 2020. The county holds 24.1 mi of stream of Gold Medal water, namely South Platte River.
Count 2,388 acres across 5 lakes with pages, the largest of them Chatfield Reservoir. There are 1 ramp site boat ramp sites on the CPW map inside the county. The CPW Fishing Atlas shows 21 fishing locations, 7 of them accessible piers or fishing areas. Hard-water anglers have 3 lake pages flagged for ice fishing.
5lake pages
1ramp sites
8stream pages
21atlas access points
Census 2020 population and 2023 Gazetteer land and water area; CPW Fishing Atlas waterbodies, ramps and fishing locations, retrieved October 2026.
Map
Pins for every Douglas County access point
CPW boat ramps and Fishing Atlas locations; lake pins are CPW waterbody points, stream pins the midpoint of the CPW reach. Checked October 2026.
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Reservoirs and lakes of Douglas County
| Lake | Acres | Elevation ft | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield Reservoir | 1,355 | 5,435 | ice fishing, gas motors, trout stocked | black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish |
| Cheesman Reservoir | 894 | 6,845 | no boats | |
| Strontia Springs Reservoir | 84 | 6,018 | no boats | |
| Chatfield Pond #5 | 43 | 5,458 | ice fishing, no motors | bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass |
| Chatfield Pond #4 | 12 | 5,448 | ice fishing, no motors | black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish |
CPW Fishing Atlas waterbody outlines (acres from the outline), elevation and boating notes; species from CPW Boatable Waters. Retrieved October 2026.
More lakes
More ponds and small lakes of Douglas County
5 more named waters in Douglas County have too little published detail for a page, so they appear here with acres and the closest town.
| Water | Acres | Elevation ft | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Rampart Reservoir | 66 | Roxborough Park | |
| Platte Canyon Reservoir | 55 | Sterling Ranch | |
| Johnny's Pond | 2 | 5,447 | Littleton |
| Redstone Park Pond | 1 | Highlands Ranch | |
| Flyin' B Pond | 0 | 5,507 | Littleton |
CPW Fishing Atlas waterbodies, retrieved October 2026.
Streams
Rivers and creeks of Douglas County
- South Platte Riverriver, Gold Medal 24.1 mi; 9 reaches with special rules (45.2 mi); 7 public access properties; on the stocking report
- Bear Creek, Douglas Countystream, 1 public access property; on the stocking report
- Fern Creekstream, 1 public access property
- Horse Creekstream, 1 public access property
- Jackson Creekstream, 1 public access property
- Pine Creek, Douglas Countystream, 1 public access property
- Trout Creek, Douglas Countystream, 1 public access property
- West Creek, Douglas Countystream, 1 public access property
Gold Medal and special trout water in Douglas County
In Douglas County, 1 stream carry CPW special-regulation reaches and 1 hold Gold Medal miles, where trout density and size meet the CPW standard.
Every Gold Medal reach in the state is on the Gold Medal page.
River flow stations of Douglas County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| South Platte River Blw Brush Crk Near Trumbull, Co | 92 cfs, 3.13 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:45 pm |
| Cherry Creek Near Parker, Co | 11 cfs, 6.62 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:15 pm |
| Plum Creek Near Sedalia, Co. | 13 cfs, 3.45 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:00 pm |
| Plum Creek At Titan Road Near Louviers, Co | 17 cfs, 9.04 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:45 pm |
| East Plum Cr Abv Haskins Gulch Nr Castle Rock, Co | 4 cfs, 2.10 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:45 pm |
| Cherry Creek Near Franktown, Co. | 2 cfs, 2.47 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
CPW special-regulation, Gold Medal and Quality Waters stream layers (miles from CPW line geometry); USGS gauges. Retrieved October 2026.
Storage
Acre-feet held in Douglas County reservoirs
22,441 acre-feetstorage, Rueter-Hess Reservoir
Co. Division of Water Resources storage telemetry for Rueter-Hess Reservoir (station RHSRESCO), recorded October 25, 2026; retrieved October 25, 2026. Provisional data from CDSS.
Access
Boat ramps inside Douglas County
- South Ramp on Chatfield ReservoirChatfield Reservoir, boat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks
Atlas fishing spots of Douglas County (21)
- ADA Fishing Pier, Chatfield State ParkChatfield Reservoir, fishing access
- Bear Creek fishing access near Roxborough ParkBear Creek, difficult access, 7,147 ft
- Chatfield Pond #5 fishing access near Sterling RanchChatfield Pond #5, medium access, 5,458 ft
- Chatfield PondsChatfield Pond #4, medium access, 5,448 ft
- Chatfield Reservoir fishing access near Columbine, Chatfield State ParkChatfield Reservoir, accessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout and warmwater, 5,435 ft
- Chatfield Reservoir fishing access near Columbine, Chatfield State Park 2Chatfield Reservoir, accessible fishing area
- Cheesman Reservoir fishing access near WestcreekCheesman Reservoir, medium access, stocked: sub-catchables, 6,845 ft
- Fern Creek fishing access near WestcreekFern Creek, medium access, 7,972 ft
- Flyin' B Pond fishing access near Littleton, Fly'n B ParkFlyin' B Pond, accessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout and warmwater, 5,507 ft
- Flyin' B Pond fishing access near Littleton, Fly'n B Park 2Flyin' B Pond, accessible fishing area
- Horse Creek fishing access near WestcreekHorse Creek, medium access, 6,621 ft
- Jackson Creek fishing access near Perry ParkJackson Creek, difficult access, 8,084 ft
- Jackson Creek, North ForkNorth Fork Jackson Creek, difficult access, 8,361 ft
- Johnny's Pond fishing access near LittletonJohnny's Pond, easy access, 5,447 ft
- Long Hollow Gulch fishing access near WestcreekLong Hollow Gulch, medium access, 7,695 ft
- Pine Creek fishing access near Perry ParkPine Creek, easy access, 7,377 ft
- Redstone Park Pond fishing access near Highlands RanchRedstone Park Pond, accessible fishing area
- South Platte River fishing access near Sterling Ranch, Chatfield State Park 2South Platte River, accessible fishing area
- Strontia Springs Reservoir fishing access near Roxborough ParkStrontia Springs Reservoir, medium access, 6,018 ft
- Trout Creek fishing access near WestcreekTrout Creek, easy access, 6,646 ft
- West Creek fishing access near WestcreekWest Creek, easy access, 6,869 ft
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers (ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu), retrieved October 2026.
Stocking and records
Douglas County trout plantings and record catches
37 report listings since 2024 cover 3 waters of Douglas County.
Stocked lakes and streams of Douglas County
| Water | Listings | By year | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek, Douglas County | 14 | 2026: 3, 2025: 7, 2024: 4 | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| Chatfield Reservoir | 12 | 2026: 3, 2025: 4, 2024: 5 | July 3, 2026 |
| South Platte River | 11 | 2026: 1, 2025: 7, 2024: 3 | June 5, 2026 |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout, about 10 inches; each listing is a week the water appeared on the report, 2024 to October 2026); CPW publishes no numbers or sizes per water. Retrieved October 2026. State records from the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027).
Regulations
Waters of Douglas County off the statewide chart
The chart below applies across Douglas County in the east slope; named exceptions follow.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | Daily bag 20, possession 20 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
Named Douglas County waters with their own rules (10)
| Water and section | Rules | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Within Chatfield State Park, including the South Platte River and all ponds within the park boundary: | Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long. Bag and min. size for walleye is 3, 18 inches long. Only 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100 ft. of dam or walleye spawning nets Mar. 1– April 15, or until walleye spawning operations are complet | p. 14 |
| Cheesman Reservoir | Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–April 30. Fishing prohibited one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. Fishing prohibited on dam and around reservoir as posted. Ice fishing prohibited. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–30. | p. 14 |
| From the confluence of the Middle and South Forks downstream to Spinney Mountain Reservoir inlet: | Artificial flies and lures only. Trout 12–20 inches long must be returned to the water immediately. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. | p. 35 |
| Only one may be longer than 20 inches. From the outlet of Spinney Mountain Reservoir downstream to the inlet of Eleven Mile Reservoir: | Artificial flies and lures only. Some portions may be closed to fishing as posted from Sept. 15–Dec. 31 for kokanee spawning. All fish must be returned to water immediately. | p. 35 |
| From immediately below Eleven Mile Dam downstream to the Wagon Tongue Gulch Road bridge at Springer Gulch (Eleven Mile Canyon): | Artificial flies and lures only. Trout must be returned to water immediately. | p. 35 |
| From Cheesman Reservoir dam downstream to the south property line at Wigwam Club: | Artificial flies and lures only. Trout must be returned to water immediately. | p. 35 |
| From the north boundary of the Wigwam Club downstream to Scraggy View Picnic Ground: | Artificial flies and lures only. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 inches long. | p. 35 |
| From Strontia Springs Dam downstream to 300 yards upstream from the Denver Water Board’s Marston Diversion structure: | Artificial flies and lures only. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. | p. 35 |
| Within Chatfield State Park: | Bag limit and min. size for walleye is 3, 18 inches long. Only 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long. | p. 35 |
| Spring Gulch Pond | Artificial flies and lures only. All fish must be returned to water immediately. | p. 37 |
Special regulations as printed in the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 11 to 39, checked against CPW Chapter W-1 (as approved 13 November 2025); retrieved October 2026.
Tournaments
Fishing contests on Douglas County water
Douglas County water hosts 1 listed events, with 0 on the way.
| Dates | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2026 to Aug. 19, 2026 | Catch Rate Tournament Series (2026) | Chatfield Reservoir | Tightline Outdoors |
Organizer, CPW news and event pages (CPW publishes no tournament permit list), checked October 2026.
Local help
Tackle, flies and guides in Douglas County
Douglas County shops that sell fishing gear
- 5280 Anglerfly shop, Sedalia
- Colorado Skies Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Parker
- Flies & Liesbait and tackle shop, Sedalia
- Fly Shopfly shop
- Hook Flyfishingbait and tackle shop, Highlands Ranch
- Minturn Anglersfly shop, Parker
- Cabela's Lone Treesporting goods store, Lone Tree
- Chatfield Marinamarina
- Sportsman's Warehouse Parkersporting goods store, Parker
DORA-registered fishing guides of Douglas County
- JDM Fishing & Outdoor Adventures, LLCfishing guide, Parker
- Colorado Fly Fish, LLCfly fishing guide, Castle Rock
- Hook Flyfishingfly fishing guide, Highlands Ranch, (720) 920-9780
- SK Fly Fishing, LTD.fly fishing guide, Parker
Yellow Pages listings and chain store locators; DORA Office of Outfitters Registration roster (active business registrations with a fishing word in the name, placed by business city). Retrieved October 2026.
Nearby
Close to Douglas County
Bases for trips in Douglas County
- Highlands Ranchpop. 103,444
- Castle Rockpop. 73,158
- Parkerpop. 58,512
- Lone Treepop. 14,253
- The Pinerypop. 11,311
- Castle Pinespop. 11,036
- Roxborough Parkpop. 9,416
- Stonegatepop. 9,072
- Meridianpop. 4,786
- Castle Pines Villagepop. 4,327
- Sierra Ridgepop. 3,490
- Meridian Villagepop. 3,202
- Acres Greenpop. 2,922
- Stepping Stonepop. 2,780
Neighbors of Douglas County
- Jefferson County24 miles northwest
- Denver County30 miles north
- Teller County34 miles southwest
- Arapahoe County39 miles northeast
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Hunting
Hunting in Douglas County
Public hunting land, seasons and processors for Douglas County are on State Hunting Spots, our sister site.
Answers
Douglas County fishing, explained briefly
How many CPW-mapped ramps sit inside Douglas County?
1 ramp site appear on the CPW map for the county.
Where is the biggest still water in Douglas County?
Chatfield Reservoir, about 1,355 acres by its CPW outline.
Where is the Gold Medal water near Douglas County?
Yes: South Platte River (24.1 mi).
Are there closed seasons in Douglas County?
Yes, all year and at night, unless the water has its own closure in the brochure.
Which Douglas County stores sell fishing gear?
9 listings, 5280 Angler first.
Can I hire a fishing outfitter in Douglas County?
There are 4 guide businesses registered in the county.
Which CPW region covers Douglas County?
It is in the Northeast Region.
Where do Douglas County commissioners meet?
The seat is Castle Rock.
What would an out-of-state angler spend to fish Douglas County?
Colorado charges adult residents $44.87 for the annual fishing license and nonresidents $124.01; residents 64 and older pay $12.96. One-day licenses sell at $18.07 (resident) and $21.90 (nonresident). A $14.24 stamp lets a licensed angler run a second rod.
Do tournaments or derbies use Douglas County water?
1 event listed, all of them already fished.
Do any Douglas County waters have special regulations?
The brochure prints 10 special regulation entries for the county, starting with Within Chatfield State Park, including the South Platte River and all ponds within the par; all are in the regulations table above.
Does CPW stock trout in Douglas County?
Yes; 3 Douglas County waters appeared on the catchable trout report since 2024, 37 times in all.
Fish Douglas County this year
Ramp pages carry directions and CPW notes.