Like many lower-elevation reservoirs, Chatfield offers a variety of fishing opportunities. The reservoir is a brood lake for walleyes, providing eggs to help supply other waters in the state.

The recent rise in water levels has mean increased opportunities for kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and more, with more shaded areas accessible, but also more debris and hazards.

That includes an interactive map pointing to family-friendly waters and weekly reports on where trout are biting around the state. Chatfield and Cherry Creek reservoirs are among those listed near ...

That only half the expected number of Wounded Warriors turned up for Saturday’s fishing gala at Chatfield Reservoir could be traced to another of those heart-rending ceremonies reminding us that ...

Colorado residents chose Chatfield as the best state park. With access to huge trails, drone zones and docks and marinas, it's worth a visit to see why.