| Fishing In City Parks |
| | Morrison Park | | This park is a 20-acre tract of land along Bear Creek. Facilities in Little Park are charcoal grills, picnic area, and fishing. | |
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| | Sloan's Lake Park | | Located at Sheridan Boulevard & west 17th Avenue, this park features a basketball court, bicycle/pedestrian pathway, boating, football field, softball field, soccer field, tennis court, lighted tennis court, shelter, picnic area, flower gardens, two playgrounds, water skiing, and fishing. | |
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| | Summit Lake Park | | At an elevation of 13,001 feet, this scenic park is the City and County of Denver's highest park. Fishing opportunities exist here. | |
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| | Washington Park | | Located at south Downing Street & east Louisiana Avenue, this park features a recreation center with indoor pool, bicycle/pedestrian pathway, boating, a crushed granite jogging path, fitness course, fishing, horseshoe pit, indoor pool, lawn bowling/croquet, soccer field, tennis courts, lighted tennis courts, two playgrounds, four picnic sites, boathouse pavilion, two lakes, 1/2 basketball court, two major flower gardens, and a youth fishing pond. | |
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| Fishing In State Parks |
| | Barr Lake State Park | | This park is a nature enthusiasts dream. Over 300 species of birds have been spotted here. This is a quiet lake, boats with electric trolling motors or gasoline motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted on Barr Lake. There is no camping in this State Park. | |
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| | Cherry Creek State Park | | Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities. A model airplane field and a shooting range, along with 100+ campground sites make this State Park unique to the Denver area. | |
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| | Eldorado Canyon State Park | | Eldorado Canyon offers hiking trails for all abilities, rainbow and brook trout fishing, biking, sightseeing, spectacular views and wildlife. Eldorado Canyon is a day-use only park and does not offer camping. | |
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| | Golden Gate Canyon State Park | | Miles upon miles of mountain trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and 155 campsites make Golden Gate Canyon accessible to everyone. Golden Gate Canyon is a great place for young anglers and fall color viewing. | |
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| | St. Vrain State Park | | This park features 60 campsites, great fishing for rainbow trout, catfish, crappie and bass, and excellent bird watching for waterfowl and many other species. | |
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| Lakes & Reservoirs |
| | Barr Lake | | Channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, rainbow trout, walleye, bluegill, wiper and tiger muskie are among the species Colorado Division of Wildlife has stocked at Barr Lake. All boats are restricted to the north half of the lake and to motors that are 10 horsepower or less.. | |
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| | Chatfield Lake | | Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities. | |
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| | Cherry Creek Lake | | Fishermen head out to catch trout, walleye, bass, crappie, pike, carp and catfish. State record walleye have been caught at the reservoir. | |
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| | St. Vrain Pond System | | The ponds are generously stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass, wiper, channel catfish, crappie and rainbow trout. Bow fishing is allowed for carp. Ice fishing is a favorite pastime during the winter months. | |
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