Hey Fishing 3o3,
Try this from an earlier post it may help explain which body of water is which at chatfield.
Here is an Aerial Photo of the Chatfield area, Hopefully its big enough to make sense. If its not let me know and I can e-mail a larger version.
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The top is north so I will use that as reference.
North of the dam you see C-470. The ponds to the north of that are not part of Chatfield. They are the South Platte Ponds They are usually good for bluegill and bass using typical baits and lures.
South of 470 there are several bodies of water north of the reservoir they are from left to right known as: Spillway (more or less square shaped), Chatfield outlet and South Platte River, Dog Ponds (2 side by side bodies forming an elbow shape)
South of these is the reservoir.
South of the reservoir you have the South Platte River emptying into the reservoir.
West of the South Platte and South of the Reservoir are the Chatfield ponds. The further north ones are accessible from inside the park. The further south ones are accessible from from Wadsworth near the Waterton Canyon turn off.
A parks pass is required for all areas except for the South Platte Ponds. If you walk or bike in I think its not required. But don't qoute me on that!
Hope this helps clear up what we are talking about.
Dan