Fishing near Greeley, Colorado
Weld County, population 108,795.
- under a mileto nearest lake
- 2ramps nearby
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Casting near Greeley
Census figures put 108,795 people in the city of Greeley (Weld County) in 2020. A drive of under a mile northeast reaches Allen Park Lake, the nearest lake page. Biggest of the bunch: Poudre Ponds #1, at 66 acres. Main Boat Ramp on Boyd Lake is the closest mapped ramp, about 14 miles off.
Gold Medal trout water is 21 miles away on the South Platte River. The trout report shows 20 listings since 2024 for waters close to town.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Greeley; distances are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park Lake | under a mile northeast | 4 | 4,765 | no motors, trout stocked | black crappie, channel catfish, cutbow |
| Bittersweet Lake | 2 miles east | 15 | 4,762 | no motors, trout stocked | bluegill, common carp, cutbow |
| Poudre Ponds #1 | 3 miles northeast | 66 | 4,664 | electric motors only | black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish |
| Glenmere Lake | 3 miles east | 3 | 4,759 | no boats, trout stocked | |
| Riverside Park Lake | 5 miles southeast | 10 | 4,644 | trout stocked | |
| Centennial Lake | 7 miles southwest | 9 | 4,739 | trout stocked |
Creeks an easy drive out of Greeley
- South Platte River21 miles, Gold Medal 24.1 mi; 9 reaches with special rules (45.2 mi); 7 public access properties; on the stocking report
- Colorado River57 miles, Gold Medal 47.8 mi; 7 reaches with special rules (236.1 mi); 14 public access properties
CPW Fishing Atlas waterbodies and Boatable Waters species; CPW special-regulation and Gold Medal stream layers. Retrieved October 2026.
Fishing spots by Greeley on one map
- Main Boat Ramp on Boyd LakeBoyd Lake, 14 miles
- Heron Cove on Boyd LakeBoyd Lake, 14 miles
Shoreline and pier access by Greeley
- Allen Park Lake fishing access near Greeley, Weld CountyAllen Park Lake, under a mile
- Allen Park Lake fishing access near Greeley, Weld County 2Allen Park Lake, under a mile
- Bittersweet Lake fishing access near GreeleyBittersweet Lake, 2 miles
- Cottonwood Lake fishing access near Garden CityCottonwood Lake, 3 miles
- Poudre PondsPoudre Ponds #1, 3 miles
- Glenmere Lake fishing access near Garden City, Glenmere ParkGlenmere Lake, 3 miles
CPW boat ramps and Fishing Atlas fishing locations, retrieved October 2026.
Stocking report listings near Greeley
| Water | Listings | By year | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bittersweet Lake | 6 | 2026: 2, 2025: 2, 2024: 2 | May 29, 2026 |
| Allen Park Lake | 2 | 2026: 1, 2024: 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| Riverside Park Lake | 7 | 2026: 2, 2025: 2, 2024: 3 | May 1, 2026 |
| Glenmere Lake | 5 | 2026: 2, 2025: 2, 2024: 1 | April 17, 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.
Runoff near Greeley, live
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
Gearing up in Greeley
Tackle counters on the way to Greeley
- SCHEELS Johnstownsporting goods store, Johnstown, 11 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Lovelandsporting goods store, Loveland, 12 miles
- Boyd Lake Marina Incmarina, Loveland, 15 miles
- St Peter's Fly Shop, 2008 East Harmony Roadfly shop, Fort Collins, 16 miles
- Peak Fishingbait and tackle shop, Loveland, 17 miles
- Bennetts Tacklebait and tackle shop, Berthoud, 17 miles
- Backcut Fly Shopfly shop, Berthoud, 18 miles
- Marina Polingmarina, Fort Collins, 18 miles
Fishing outfitters by Greeley
- Estes Park Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Greeley
- The Reel Mission Fishin' Adventuresfishing guide, Greeley
Yellow Pages listings and chain store locators; DORA outfitter roster (business city or county). Retrieved October 2026.
Colorado records near Greeley
| Species | Record | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Carp | 37.00 in | Allen Park Lake | 2024 |
State records as printed in the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027).
What a Greeley angler may legally keep
A Colorado license year costs $44.87 for a resident adult and $124.01 for a visitor; seniors living in the state pay $12.96. Out-of-state day trippers pay $21.90; Colorado residents pay $18.07 per day. Adding a second line takes the $14.24 second-rod stamp. Waters near Greeley fall in the east slope part of the limits chart.
| 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.
Within a short drive of Greeley
Where to stay for a Greeley trip
- Evans5 miles
- La Salle6 miles
- Severance7 miles
- Eaton8 miles
- Milliken9 miles
Which county pages list Greeley
- Weld CountyCPW Northeast Region
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A camera tour of the water by Greeley
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Leaving Greeley with a rod: what people ask
What reservoir is nearest Greeley?
Allen Park Lake, under a mile northeast.
How far is the closest boat ramp from Greeley?
Main Boat Ramp on Boyd Lake is 14 miles out.
Do lakes near Greeley have walk-up bank access?
Allen Park Lake fishing access near Greeley, Weld County, under a mile; accessible pier, easy access, stocked: warmwater, 4,765 ft.
Which store near Greeley sells worms, lures or flies?
Nearest listing: SCHEELS Johnstown (11 miles).
Does Greeley have Gold Medal trout nearby?
The South Platte River, 21 miles away, with 24.1 Gold Medal miles.
Which Colorado county surrounds Greeley?
Weld County.
Where do Greeley anglers ice fish?
The CPW notes do not list ice fishing for these lakes.
Can I fish at night near Greeley?
There is no statewide closed season; special regulations can close a water.
Can Greeley visitors buy a license for just one day?
Expect $21.90 a day or $41.04 for five days, $124.01 for the year.
Where are trout planted near Greeley?
Yes; nearby waters appear 20 times on the CPW catchable trout report since 2024, most recently Bittersweet Lake on May 29, 2026.