Fishing · Montrose, CO

Riverbend Park Ponds

easyEarly spring conditions. Water levels may be rising with snowmelt, potentially leading to muddy water in some areas. Check recent flows before fishing.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Montrose, 0 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.

64°

Smoky

Feels like 64°

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:13 pm

Uncompahgre River at Delta is running 128 cfs, water 63°.

Distance

—

Elevation gain

33ft

High point

5,808ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Riverbend Park Ponds is a fishing destination in Montrose, Colorado, situated at 5,800 feet elevation. The site features easy access and parking, with amenities including restrooms and pet-friendly policies. Fishing is permitted from April through October. While the location is in Montrose, search results indicate a similarly named and highly active fishing site, Riverbend Ponds Natural Area, exists in Fort Collins. That Fort Collins location consists of seven former gravel mine ponds stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Anglers in Fort Collins report catching largemouth bass, bluegill, and common carp. The Montrose site is described as offering easy access for half-day visits.

Trail profile

Gain

33 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

5,808 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Main Access Point5,800 ft

2Secondary Access Point5,799 ft

3Cove 25,775 ft

4Deep Pool 35,808 ft

5Scenic Overlook5,782 ft

Latest water reportfair

Early spring conditions. Water levels may be rising with snowmelt, potentially leading to muddy water in some areas. Check recent flows before fishing.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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