My 9-year-old grandson and I recently started to fish at Chatfield. We were fishing at the two ponds on the South end, but they've become really busy with school kids and recreational float renters. My grandson loves to catch Bluegill, but I'd like to show him how much fun catching a bigger...

To avoid "reposting" I read something about Algae or contamination in an old thread? Anyone fished here recently? Carp? Catfish? old shoes? Love this park, went here for years with kite flying club. Gonna try some bait soaking soon. Maybe Wednesday morning. Too broke for nearby Chatty...