Chatfield Pond #1 Fishing
A 54-acre Colorado pond in Jefferson County at 5,448 feet.
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Getting to know Chatfield Pond #1
Its mapped shoreline gives Chatfield Pond #1 close to 54 acres, all charted in Jefferson County. At around 5,448 feet, it sits below the high peaks. CPW files it under Chatfield State Park. The closest town on the Census list is Sterling Ranch, some 2 miles away. It belongs to the CPW Northeast Region.
Its fish on the CPW roster: green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, yellow perch, native cutthroat trout and trout. CPW sets the boating rule as Non-motorized. The Fishing Atlas rates access as easy and fishing pressure as medium. Through the ice season: ice fishing listed as yes.
CPW Quality Waters: Boss Reservoir is a beautiful mountain reservoir sitting at 10,800’ near Monarch Pass. The reservoir is accessible via moderate hike on the Hunt Lake trail or a ride up on a 4×4 road. Boss offers scenic views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains with an excellent opportunity to catch wild cutthroat trout. Cutthroats up to 18” can be found cruising the shoreline and can be caught with fly and lure. Boss Reservoir provides a backcountry fishing experience for anglers looking to get away from more crowd
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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These Chatfield Pond #1 species rest on CPW listings and records, not a full net survey.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Ramps CPW maps at Chatfield Pond #1
There is no mapped ramp on Chatfield Pond #1; see the list of close ones.
Fishing access points at Chatfield Pond #1
- Chatfield Pond #1 fishing access near Sterling Rancheasy access, stocked: catchable trout, 5,448 ft
Backup boat ramps near Chatfield Pond #1
- South Ramp on Chatfield ReservoirChatfield Reservoir, 2 miles northeast
- North Ramps on Chatfield Reservoir near ColumbineChatfield Reservoir, 3 miles north
- Bear Creek Reservoir boat rampBear Creek Reservoir, 10 miles north
- West Ramp on Cherry Creek ReservoirCherry Creek Reservoir, 14 miles northeast
- East Ramp on Cherry Creek ReservoirCherry Creek Reservoir, 15 miles northeast
- Quincy Reservoir boat rampQuincy Reservoir, 18 miles northeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Fish legal to carry home from Chatfield Pond #1
| Species | Bag and possession | 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 |
The drainage column of the limits chart puts Chatfield Pond #1 east of the Continental Divide. Waters stay open day and night all year in Colorado; the chart rows set the bag at Chatfield Pond #1.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The stocking record for Chatfield Pond #1
CPW logged Chatfield Pond #1 1 listing on its stocking list, the newest dated April 5, 2024.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
Chatfield Pond #1 beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield Pond #1 | 54 | 5,448 | 0 | yes | |
| Chatfield Pond #2 | under a mile southeast | 7 | 5,445 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #4 | under a mile southeast | 12 | 5,448 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #5 | under a mile south | 43 | 5,458 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #3 | under a mile south | 19 | 5,468 | 0 | |
| Fairview Reservoir #1 | 2 miles northwest | 13 | 5,570 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Around Chatfield Pond #1 on the map
Reservoirs and ponds near Chatfield Pond #1
- Chatfield Pond #2under a mile southeast
- Chatfield Pond #4under a mile southeast
- Chatfield Pond #5under a mile south
- Chatfield Pond #3under a mile south
- Fairview Reservoir #12 miles northwest
Stores that stock up Chatfield Pond #1 trips
- Chatfield Marinamarina, Douglas, 2 miles
- Ken's Anglersfly shop, Littleton, 5 miles
- Hook Flyfishingbait and tackle shop, Highlands Ranch, 7 miles
- Anglers Allfly shop, Littleton, 8 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Sheridansporting goods store, Sheridan, 10 miles
- Cabela's Lone Treesporting goods store, Lone Tree, 11 miles
Hiring a guide for Chatfield Pond #1
- Blue Quill Anglers, Inc.fishing guide, Evergreen
- Coal Creek Anglers LLCfishing guide, Golden
- Colorado Canyon Anglers LLCfishing guide, Wheat Ridge
- Trout Tricks LLCfishing guide, Westminster
- Colorado Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Broomfield, (970) 406-1538
- Heron Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Golden
- J & J Flyfishingfly fishing guide, Arvada
Nearest towns to Chatfield Pond #1
- Roxborough Park4 miles
- Ken Caryl5 miles
- Columbine5 miles
Chatfield Pond #1 on the county pages
- Jefferson Countyseat: Golden
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Photo views of fishing water near Chatfield Pond #1
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Colorado anglers ask this about Chatfield Pond #1
In what part of the state is Chatfield Pond #1?
Jefferson County, CPW Northeast Region, about 2 miles from Sterling Ranch.
Is Chatfield Pond #1 a big reservoir?
About 54 acres, at about 5,448 feet.
Can a trailered boat get onto Chatfield Pond #1 from a mapped ramp?
Not mapped; carry in or use a nearby ramp.
Are trout part of the fishery at Chatfield Pond #1?
Expect green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, yellow perch, native cutthroat trout and trout.
What bag limit does the CPW chart set at Chatfield Pond #1?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a CPW license required to fish Chatfield Pond #1?
Fishing two lines at once takes the $14.24 second-rod stamp on top of the license; adult residents pay $44.87 for the license and nonresidents $124.01.
Has CPW listed Chatfield Pond #1 for stocking recently?
It shows 1 listing on the CPW catchable trout report (1 in 2024); latest April 5, 2024.
Which store on the list is nearest Chatfield Pond #1?
Chatfield Marina, about 2 miles away.
Is Chatfield Pond #1 an ice fishing spot?
Its winter entry reads ice fishing listed as yes; drill test holes first.
Put Chatfield Pond #1 on this season's list
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