Fishing Sloan Lake

AKA: Sloans Lake, Sloan's Lake

Last updated on November 21, 2025.

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Sloan Reservoir, CO

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Rainbow Trout Fishing

Currently, fishing for rainbow trout in Sloan Lake is decent. The lake is continually stocked by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife with trout. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, and crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success.

Channel Catfish Fishing

A decent population of channel catfish are stocked in the waters of Sloan Lake, and can be found all around the lake. Night fishing for channel catfish often delivers better results than fishing during the day. In summer and winter catfish move deeper. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive using a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits.

Bluegill Fishing

A decent population of bluegill reside in the waters of Sloan Lake. Fall tends to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower and closer to shore. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around weedy areas. A hook, line, weight and bobber, with small pieces of worms, catches plenty of bluegill here.

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Guide to fishing for channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout and bluegill at Sloan Lake in Colorado.

This 177 surface-acre reservoir is located within the city of Denver, CO, providing boating and fishing opportunities to city residents. Sloan's Lake Park also offers outdoor activities. This small lake supports a variety of fish species, including catfish, crappie, trout and bluegill.

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