Guide To Fishing At Cherry Creek Reservoir
AKA: Cherry Creek State Park Lake
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill and hybrid striped bass at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Colorado.

Two boat ramps serve the public at Cherry Creek Reservoir. Boating and fishing enthusiasts come to enjoy water sports and great fishing. Wrapped around the 880-acre lake is Cherry Creek State Park, which offers facilities for camping, hiking, picnicking and simply enjoying the scenery. The lake has 5 miles of shoreline providing abundant places to wet a line, while fishing from a boat or fishing from the bank.
The Marina at Pelican Bay offers a full line of marina services. Rental boats, including pontoon boats, power boats, jet skis, kayaks and canoes can be rented by the day or by the hour. Big walleyes, fat rainbow trout and hybrid striped bass are a favorite of local anglers. Bass and catfish also get some attention and the lake holds healthy populations of both. Ice fishing is available in winter, when conditions permit. Restaurants, stores, bait, tackle and lodging are all at or close by the lake.
Primary fish species residing in Cherry Creek Reservoir
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Cherry Creek Reservoir Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES - 2
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Marinas
The Marina at Pelican Bay
4800 S Dayton St
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303 741-2995
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
West Boat Ramp
Located on the west side of the lake, this is a nice launch area with a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.
Click here for a Colorado fishing license.
Closest Campgrounds & RV Parks
Cherry Creek State Park Campground - 303 690-1166
Flying Saucer RV Park - 303 789-1707
Cherry Creek Reservoir CO Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Cherry Creek Reservoir
Cherry Creek State Park Campground
4201 S Parker Rd
Aurora, CO 80014
303 690-1166
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Cherry Creek Reservoir in CO
COLORADO


Fishing for walleye, trout and wipers in central CO.