Chatfield Pond #5 Fishing
A 43-acre Colorado pond in Douglas County at 5,458 feet.
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The short version on Chatfield Pond #5
The CPW outline of Chatfield Pond #5 encloses about 43 acres in Douglas County. Elevation on the Fishing Atlas reads 5,458 feet. On the Fishing Atlas, the property is Chatfield State Park. Around 2 miles separates the water from Sterling Ranch. CPW manages it out of the Northeast Region.
Expect bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch, rainbow trout and brown trout, according to CPW. Boat use on file: Non-motorized. Access is medium, pressure low, per the atlas. Winter note: ice fishing listed as yes.
CPW Quality Waters: The Dolores River below McPhee Dam is remote, hard to get to, and the tailwater trout fishery can “ebb and flow” upstream and downstream depending on the water supply but it consistently produces quality rainbow and brown trout, particularly in the spring when most flowing rivers are turbid and blown out from high runoff.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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CPW sources tie these fish to Chatfield Pond #5; others may swim there too.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Boat ramps at Chatfield Pond #5
Boat access at Chatfield Pond #5 is not on the CPW ramp layer.
Where to fish from the bank at Chatfield Pond #5
- Chatfield Pond #5 fishing access near Sterling Ranchmedium access, 5,458 ft
More places to launch near Chatfield Pond #5
- South Ramp on Chatfield ReservoirChatfield Reservoir, 3 miles northeast
- North Ramps on Chatfield Reservoir near ColumbineChatfield Reservoir, 4 miles north
- Bear Creek Reservoir boat rampBear Creek Reservoir, 11 miles north
- West Ramp on Cherry Creek ReservoirCherry Creek Reservoir, 15 miles northeast
- East Ramp on Cherry Creek ReservoirCherry Creek Reservoir, 16 miles northeast
- Quincy Reservoir boat rampQuincy Reservoir, 19 miles northeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Colorado limits that apply at Chatfield Pond #5
| 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 |
Read the east of the Continental Divide rows of the statewide chart for Chatfield Pond #5. The chart above is the baseline at Chatfield Pond #5; a brochure entry can override it.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Sizing Chatfield Pond #5 up against the reservoirs nearby
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield Pond #5 | 43 | 5,458 | 0 | ||
| Chatfield Pond #3 | under a mile west | 19 | 5,468 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #4 | under a mile northeast | 12 | 5,448 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #2 | under a mile north | 7 | 5,445 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #1 | under a mile north | 54 | 5,448 | 0 | yes |
| Fairview Reservoir #1 | 2 miles north | 13 | 5,570 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Close to Chatfield Pond #5
Backup lakes when Chatfield Pond #5 is slow
- Chatfield Pond #3under a mile west
- Chatfield Pond #4under a mile northeast
- Chatfield Pond #2under a mile north
- Chatfield Pond #1under a mile north
- Fairview Reservoir #12 miles north
Shops worth the stop before Chatfield Pond #5
- Chatfield Marinamarina, Douglas, 3 miles
- Ken's Anglersfly shop, Littleton, 6 miles
- Hook Flyfishingbait and tackle shop, Highlands Ranch, 7 miles
- Anglers Allfly shop, Littleton, 9 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Sheridansporting goods store, Sheridan, 11 miles
- Cabela's Lone Treesporting goods store, Lone Tree, 11 miles
Guide businesses near Chatfield Pond #5
- 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
Towns that work as a base camp for Chatfield Pond #5
- Roxborough Park4 miles
- Ken Caryl5 miles
- Columbine6 miles
County pages touching Chatfield Pond #5
- Douglas Countyseat: Castle Rock
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Telling the species of Chatfield Pond #5 apart by photo
Photo: Duane Raver, Public domain
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Photo: Engbretson, Eric, Public domain
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Chatfield Pond #5: the questions Colorado anglers bring
Which Colorado county holds Chatfield Pond #5?
Look in Douglas County, CPW Northeast Region, about 2 miles from Sterling Ranch.
What size is Chatfield Pond #5 on CPW maps?
Roughly 43 acres, at about 5,458 feet.
Which ramp is closest at Chatfield Pond #5?
CPW maps no ramp on it; the nearby ramp list above has the closest.
What might a Colorado angler hook at Chatfield Pond #5?
CPW records show bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch, rainbow trout and brown trout.
Which limits apply at Chatfield Pond #5?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
What does a CPW license cost for a trip to Chatfield Pond #5?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
Does CPW stock Chatfield Pond #5?
CPW has not listed it on the weekly report.
How far is the nearest tackle shop from Chatfield Pond #5?
Chatfield Marina is roughly 3 miles off.
Does Chatfield Pond #5 freeze for anglers?
The Fishing Atlas shows ice fishing listed as yes; check ice yourself before stepping out.
Hitch the boat and head for Chatfield Pond #5
Read the limits above, then pick a ramp.