Welcome to our 7-acre pond near Gilcrest, Colorado. This is a DIY fishing experience with easy access - you can drive right up to the pond and get started. The pond sits in a wide-open setting with beautiful views and complete solitude away from roads and traffic. This water has seen virtually no fishing pressure, but we know fish are in there - bring your gear and let us know what you find! The pond reaches about 6 feet at its deepest point. Non-motorized watercraft are welcome, so feel free to bring a kayak, canoe, or paddleboat. No motorized boats, and please note that swimming is not permitted - fishing only.

The open setting also makes this a great spot to bring the family or kids. There's plenty of space around the pond to set up a picnic, and the wide-open banks are ideal for teaching young anglers how to cast without worrying about trees or brush behind them. A couple of things to keep in mind: there are no bathrooms on site, but Gilcrest and Platteville are just minutes away. Please close any gates behind you, pick up after yourself, and treat the property with care. We hope you enjoy it and come back often!

Our pond holds a healthy mix of warm-water species including catfish, bass, bluegill, crappie, and carp. The pond reaches approximately 6 feet at its deepest point with shallow, wadable edges. Please practice catch and release here so the fishery stays in good, sustainable health. The landowners have added gravel along the shoreline to create dedicated spawning habitat, supporting a self-sustaining fish population year after year. With virtually no prior fishing pressure, this pond offers a genuine opportunity to explore

Reservation fees are due at the time of booking and are non-refundable. Outdoorsman fees will automatically process 48 hours prior to the adventure. It is the responsibility of the party organizer to ensure each attending guest is added to the adventure at least 48 hours prior, so they are charged accordingly.

For waterfowl, fishing, and other small game adventures, cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to the scheduled adventure will not be charged. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the adventure will be charged the full outdoorsman fee.

If there is a lapse in availability, please do not be discouraged to reach out to IO. All calendars are set and managed by landowners, and unavailability is set by them. However, IO is willing to reach out on your behalf, to check on available dates. Other reasons for unavailable dates include biologist recommended hunter/harvest quotas that landowners implement, as well as state season dates not being released.

You are not legally allowed to access the property, for any adventure, prior to your selected access day. If you try to access the property at all before your selected date(s), without prior approval from IO, you will be subject to trespassing and punishments therein.