BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont 

4.9/5 (84 reviews)
  Recent reports
 County Road 28, Loveland, CO 80538, United States

Looking for non-stop action, epic trophy catches, or an enlightening angling excursion? Look no further than Brad Peterson Outdoors! Dive into the premier fishing spots of northern Colorado, including Lakes Boyd and Carter Reservoir in Loveland, Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, or Union Reservoir in Longmont. Get ready to reel in an array of thrilling and delectable fish species.

Who better to guide you than a seasoned local expert? Meet Captain Brad, your go-to fishing guru. With over four decades of fishing mastery, including 30 years in the fishing industry, Captain Brad boasts unparalleled knowledge. He’ll regale you with fascinating facts while ensuring your boat is brimming with catches.

Step aboard our top-of-the-line 18’ Lund aluminum fishing vessel, meticulously crafted for these pristine waters. Agile and lightweight, she effortlessly glides across the surface, maneuvering through shallow areas with ease. Accommodating up to three guests, you’ll explore diverse fishing grounds and reel in an abundance of exciting fish.

Put your jigging skills to the test in targeted hotspots, or opt for a leisurely trolling adventure. From Walleye and Bass to Catfish, Trout, and Panfish, these waters are teeming with opportunities for an unforgettable day on the water. Captain Brad’s proven techniques ensure you return home with a delicious bounty or more.

Embark fully equipped for a successful outing, with Captain Brad providing refreshing water to keep you hydrated throughout the day. At trip’s end, he’ll expertly clean and fillet your catch, leaving you with delectable fillets ready for the frying pan! Simply secure your CO fishing license beforehand, and you’re all set for an unforgettable adventure in the bountiful waters of northern Colorado with Brad Peterson Outdoors!

Brad Petersen Outdoors

Charter Operator

Brad Petersen Outdoors

7 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Summer (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for 2 people
US $400 
4 Hour Summer (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for 2 people
US $400 
5 Hour Trip – Fall (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
Price for 2 people
US $450 
5 Hour Trip – Spring (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 14
Price for 2 people
US $450 
5 Hour Trip – Fall (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
Price for 2 people
US $450 
5 Hour Trip – Spring (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 14
Price for 2 people
US $450 
6 Hour Trip – Summer (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for 2 people
US $500 
6 Hour Trip – Summer (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for 2 people
US $500 
4 Hour Trip (Night)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Oct 30
Price for 2 people
US $450 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (53)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 84 reviews
Jorge C.
Jorge C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish were biting!

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Summer (AM) on May 24, 2025

Captain Brad hit a grand slam. Definitely knows what he is doing. We had fish on the entire time. I'll be setting up my next trip.

Captain Brad hit a grand slam. Definitely knows what he is doing. We had fish on the entire time. I'll be setting up my next trip.  

 Jorge C. recommends BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont

David W.
David W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

White Bass!!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) on April 15, 2025

Our Captain Brad put us on White Bass and Walleye all day. Brad P. was awesome. The best Guide I've ever hired. We keep over ten White Bass and ate them for dinner! YUM! Thanks, Brad! I will definitely book again. DW

Our Captain Brad put us on White Bass and Walleye all day. Brad P. was awesome. The best Guide I've ever hired. We keep over ten White Bass and ate them for dinner! YUM! Thanks, Brad! I will definitely book again. DW  

 David W. recommends BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont

Vince R.
Vince R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) on July 16, 2024

For anyone looking for a great guide and an opportunity to catch fish I highly recommend Brad! He is very knowledgeable about the area, his gear is top quality and he is very personable. I have booked a trip with Brad the last 3 years and plan on booking more in the future. You couldn’t ask for a better guide or a better person.

For anyone looking for a great guide and an opportunity to catch fish I highly recommend Brad! He is very knowledgeable about the area, his gear is top quality and he is very personable. I have booked a trip with Brad the last 3 years and plan on booking more in the future. You couldn’t ask for a better guide or a better person.  

 Vince R. recommends BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont

John M.
John M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (Night) on June 8, 2024

1st hour and a half was slow, no keepers, all small. Got rained on then, came in for 25-30 min. then went back out to the south end of the lake with deeper water. The next couple hours was what we were looking for, larger fish, more action, and wound up with quite a few keepers (walleye over 16 in.). Lot of fun.

1st hour and a half was slow, no keepers, all small. Got rained on then, came in for 25-30 min. then went back out to the south end of the lake with deeper water. The next couple hours was what we were looking for, larger fish, more action, and wound up with quite a few keepers (walleye over 16 in.). Lot of fun.  

 John M. recommends BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont

Cheryl C.
Cheryl C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) on June 8, 2024

My dad and I went out yesterday and could not be happier! Brad was a great guide and made sure we were always on the fish. 10/10! Caught multiple species and truly enjoyed getting to know Brad as well. Great guide and even better guy. Don’t hesitate to book!

My dad and I went out yesterday and could not be happier! Brad was a great guide and made sure we were always on the fish. 10/10! Caught multiple species and truly enjoyed getting to know Brad as well. Great guide and even better guy. Don’t hesitate to book!  

 Cheryl C. recommends BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont

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FAQs about BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont

What are the trip rates for BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont?

BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Summer (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Summer (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip – Fall (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip – Fall (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip – Spring (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip – Spring (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (Night) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Summer (PM) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont?

When you book a trip with BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Lowrance HDS, Humminbird
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota Ultrex Quest
What's included in the trip price with BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont?

Trips booked with BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Minnows, Leeches and Worms when needed)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do offer fish cleaning at the end of the trip at no additional charge)
  • Drinks (Water )
What types of fishing does BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont offer?

BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Boyd, Jackson, Union, Carter, Horsetooth)
What fishing techniques does BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont offer?

BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Ice Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont?

Top targeted fish species with BPO – Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Your operator

Brad Petersen Outdoors

Loveland, Colorado, United States

12 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
95 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2019

Brad has been fishing Colorado's waters for 40+ years and has been working in the fishing industry for over 30 years. Starting in 1989 he worked for In-Fisherman at Camp Fish and was hired in '94 by Colorado Parks & Wildlife to help start their angler education programs. Teaching people about fishing is a true passion. He's competitively fished Walleye tournaments, with 12 top 10 finishes in the past 4 years, and is a 2-time Colorado Walleye Association Team of the Year member '16 & '18. He's also a regular contributor to the Terry Wickstrom Outdoors radio show.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Sunfish
Sunfish
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Dual console

Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
48 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Boyd, Jackson, Union, Carter, Horsetooth

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Lowrance HDS, Humminbird

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Minn Kota Ultrex Quest

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Minnows, Leeches and Worms when needed

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

We do offer fish cleaning at the end of the trip at no additional charge

Drinks

Water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Kids of all ages are welcome.

You Keep Catch

Where legal and permits allow.

Catch and Release Allowed

Some lakes require catch and release.

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 PayPal

 Checks

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