Arapahoe Bend Natural Area (SWA)

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Hone your skills fishing the Poudre River and/or still water from shore or float tubes. The natural area gives you a feeling of seclusion, lots of trees, Beautiful and peaceful on the water!

• There are 5 lakes/ponds to explore
  • 3 are easily accessible for float tubes/U-boats, minimal walking distance
• Easy access at the water: The Big Bass Pond (South end) has the most walk from road about 150 yards, Little Bass Pond about 50 yards (north end). Beaver Pond (largest) access from road.
• Poudre River (on East side of Ponds) has trout and definitely Carp
• The ponds have Bass/Bluegill/Yellow Perch/sunfish/Catfish and maybe other species

What to Bring:

• Float tubes/U-boats/waders/boots/rods, 3-5wt./flies, all equipment needed for a day of fly fishing (snacks, water)
• On the water all anglers are required to wear PFD’s (life vests), along w/a Co.fishing license.
• Cold weather rain gear (better to have and not need)
• Trip lead will call, if selected, and will go over all the pertinent details at that time!