Fishing near Commerce City, Colorado
Adams County, population 62,418.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 2ramps nearby
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Fishing from Commerce City
Commerce City is a city in Adams County with 62,418 residents at the 2020 Census. Nearest still water with a page: Barr Lake, 4 miles north. For launching, Barr Lake Boat Ramp is 5 miles out.
The South Platte River, roughly 16 miles out, is the nearest river or creek page. Drive about 16 miles to reach Gold Medal water on the South Platte River. 1 of the lakes below allow ice fishing in the CPW notes. Stocking report listings near town since 2024: 27.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Commerce City; distances are straight lines.
Ponds and reservoirs by Commerce City
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr Lake | 4 miles north | 1,725 | 5,098 | ice fishing, gasoline w/ limits, trout stocked | black crappie, channel catfish, common carp |
| Mann-Nyholt Lake North | 5 miles northwest | 23 | 5,004 | float tubes | |
| Mann-Nyholt Lake South | 5 miles northwest | 42 | 5,007 | float tubes, trout stocked | |
| Public Works Lake | 5 miles northwest | 29 | 4,997 | no boats | |
| Adams County Fishing Pond, East | 6 miles west | 10 | 5,050 | no boats, trout stocked | |
| Adams County Fishing Pond, North | 6 miles west | 8 | 5,044 | no boats |
Streams to fish from Commerce City
- South Platte River16 miles, Gold Medal 24.1 mi; 9 reaches with special rules (45.2 mi); 7 public access properties; on the stocking report
CPW Fishing Atlas waterbodies and Boatable Waters species; CPW special-regulation and Gold Medal stream layers. Retrieved October 2026.
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- Barr Lake Boat RampBarr Lake, 5 miles
- Boat Ramp on Barr LakeBarr Lake, 5 miles
Bank access near Commerce City
- Barr Lake fishing access near BrightonBarr Lake, 4 miles
- Mann-Nyholt Lake North fishing access near Todd Creek, Adams County Regional Park 2Mann-Nyholt Lake North, 5 miles
- Mann-Nyholt Lake South fishing access near Todd Creek, Riverdale Regional Park 2Mann-Nyholt Lake South, 5 miles
- Mann-Nyholt Lake North fishing access near Todd Creek, Adams County Regional ParkMann-Nyholt Lake North, 5 miles
- Mann-Nyholt Lake South fishing access near Todd Creek, Riverdale Regional ParkMann-Nyholt Lake South, 5 miles
- ADA Fishing Pier, Barr Lake State ParkBarr Lake, 5 miles
CPW boat ramps and Fishing Atlas fishing locations, retrieved October 2026.
Trout report waters around Commerce City
| Water | Listings | By year | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Platte River | 11 | 2026: 1, 2025: 7, 2024: 3 | June 5, 2026 |
| Mann-Nyholt Lake South | 5 | 2026: 2, 2025: 1, 2024: 2 | May 8, 2026 |
| Adams County Fishing Pond, East | 3 | 2026: 3 | May 8, 2026 |
| Barr Lake | 8 | 2026: 2, 2025: 4, 2024: 2 | May 1, 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.
Live USGS flows around Commerce City
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| First Cr Bel Buckley Rd, At Rocky Mtn Arsenal, Co | 3 cfs, 1.82 ft gage height | Oct 27 6:15 pm |
| Sand Crk Abv Burlington Ditch Nr Commerce City, Co | 14 cfs, 3.74 ft gage height | Oct 27 7:15 pm |
| Sand Creek At Mouth Nr Commerce City,co | 16 cfs, 9.12 ft gage height | Oct 27 6:50 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 27, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Outfitters and shops by Commerce City
Shops worth the stop before Commerce City
- Bait-N-Bullet Shopbait and tackle shop, Brighton, 7 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Denversporting goods store, Denver, 9 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Thorntonsporting goods store, Thornton, 10 miles
- Bill Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Denver, 11 miles
- Cabela's Thorntonsporting goods store, Thornton, 11 miles
- Clear Creek Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Denver, 13 miles
- Colorado Trout Fisherbait and tackle shop, Denver, 13 miles
- Baitbait and tackle shop, Denver, 14 miles
Guide businesses near Commerce City
- Native Waters Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Thornton
Yellow Pages listings and chain store locators; DORA outfitter roster (business city or county). Retrieved October 2026.
Daily bag figures for Commerce City water
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. For Commerce City, CPW limits follow the east slope column.
| 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 |
Statewide limits chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10. Lake and stream pages list special regulations.
Close to Commerce City
Towns that work as a base camp for Commerce City
- Brighton6 miles
- Derby7 miles
- Todd Creek8 miles
- Thornton8 miles
- Lochbuie9 miles
County pages touching Commerce City
- Adams CountyCPW Northeast Region
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Fishing trips that start in Commerce City, explained
Which reservoir is the quickest drive from Commerce City?
Barr Lake, 4 miles north.
Which CPW ramp lies nearest Commerce City?
Barr Lake Boat Ramp, about 5 miles.
Which shore spot suits Commerce City visitors?
Barr Lake fishing access near Brighton, 4 miles away (easy access, stocked: catchable trout and warmwater, 5,098 ft).
Where do Commerce City anglers buy gear?
Bait-N-Bullet Shop is closest at 7 miles.
Where is the closest Gold Medal reach to Commerce City?
The South Platte River, 16 miles away, with 24.1 Gold Medal miles.
Which Colorado county includes Commerce City?
Adams County, whose guide lists each CPW ramp.
Can I ice fish near Commerce City?
Barr Lake, 4 miles away, is flagged for ice fishing in the CPW notes; check ice conditions locally.
Does fishing close in winter near Commerce City?
Open all year and at night, except waters with a special closure.
What does fishing near Commerce City cost a visitor?
Nonresidents pay $124.01 a year, $21.90 for one day, or $41.04 for five days.
Are trout stocked near Commerce City?
Yes; nearby waters appear 27 times on the CPW catchable trout report since 2024, most recently South Platte River on June 5, 2026.
Choose a reservoir out of Commerce City
Lake pages list species, ramps and limits.