Colorado Under Par

Fishing Tournament Venues in Colorado

This page lists Colorado venues that host fishing tournaments, typically reservoirs, lakes and state park waters where anglers compete for the biggest catch or the heaviest bag.

Tournament formats vary. Some are bass events run from boats, others target trout, walleye or other species, and some are shore or kids derbies built around family fun. Ice fishing contests appear when high-country lakes freeze in winter, while open-water events cluster from spring through fall. Most waters require a valid Colorado fishing license, and state parks also require a parks pass, so check the rules for each location before you go.

Whether you are a competitive angler or a family looking for a derby, open a venue to see what is coming up. Organizing a tournament, derby or catch-and-release charity event? You can list your event free on Colorado Under Par so anglers can find it.

Fishing Tournament FAQ

Do I need a fishing license for a tournament in Colorado?
Yes, anglers generally need a valid Colorado fishing license. State park waters also require a parks pass.

Are there ice fishing tournaments in Colorado?
Yes, ice fishing contests are held on frozen high-country lakes in winter. Ice conditions decide whether events go ahead.

Are there fishing derbies for kids in Colorado?
Yes, many communities host youth fishing derbies, often in spring and summer. They are usually free or low cost.

Chatfield State Park

Littleton, CO

Planning a visit to Chatfield State Park? Below you will find venue details, amenities, and upcoming tournaments and events hosted here. Visit the Chatfield State Park…

Hosting an event at one of these venues? List it free on Colorado Under Par.

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Event Management Application (2027)
CUP manages 10 sporting events per season, and that is the cap.
Applications for the 2027 season are open now. Returning clients confirm their dates first, then remaining slots go to new clients. This is an application, not a booking, and it takes about 6 minutes.

Your organization

Who is hosting, and how we reach you.

Beneficiary

Only if the event raises money for a cause.

Your sporting event

The basics we need to judge fit.
Out-of-state note: our standard pricing covers events held in Colorado. Events outside Colorado are quoted individually with travel and on-site costs included.
Worth knowing before you submit: our fully-managed service starts at 100 people on site. Below that the economics do not work for either of us, so this is likely not a fit. You can still apply, and you can always list your sporting event on the CUP calendar instead.
This one gets a custom quote. Our standard service model covers single-day events with 100 to 160 people on site, including vendors. Larger fields and multi-day events still work, we just scope them and send a custom quote instead of a standard price.

What success looks like

So we can tell you straight whether we are the right team.

Budget and timing

Fully-managed service is a real line item. Straight answers save us both time.
A CUP engagement runs roughly 150 to 200 hours of planning, design, marketing and coordination, handled by one team from the first call to the final award. Applications need a real budget line for professional management, separate from venue, food and prizes.
Worth knowing before you submit: a fully-managed engagement sits above this range, so this is likely not a fit for 2027. You are welcome to apply anyway. If self-serve is the better move right now, you can list your sporting event and add promotion here: list your event.

Last bit

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