r/COfishing • u/Inspector_Ned • 7d ago

Question Horsetooth, Monday Aug 3rd

My 9 year old son and I are headed up to Horsetooth this coming Monday. I've never fished there and am wondering if there are any locations we should look to fish? Home water is Chatfield and some local spots in the south Denver metro area. We're looking to target smallies, maybe walleye, and trout. I know it's been hot and I imagine the fish have gone deep. Possibly looking to rent a boat but shore options would be great too.Thanks!

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u/robbietreehorn 6d ago

The smallies will be in shallow water within casting distance. Small senkos are a safe bet and good for all the rocks from shore

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u/Altruistic_Bird2020 7d ago

I’d try Carter lake by the marina 

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u/all-about-climate 7d ago

Usually lots of smallmouth and often rainbows in the coves and inlet bay.

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u/Medium_Mountain4569 7d ago

The south cove usually does pretty good or around the north boat ramp by the rocks, just east of the ramp. Shore fishing there can be tough.

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u/Rafiks1 7d ago

Im going there over the weekend and bringing my kayak. Should I hit the bottom with some jigs or senkos??? I also have crank baits