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Brad Petersen Outdoors

Member since July 2019 Loveland, United States
Background
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.

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Loveland, United States
Background
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.
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BPO โ€“ Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(96 reviews)
Loveland
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BPO โ€“ Denver, Littleton, Aurora

Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Englewood
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Fishing Reports

Walleye bite is on fire!!
Walleye bite is on fire!!
May 11, 2025 Loveland
The walleye bite is really taking off in the Coloradoโ€™s northern front range area. Numbers of fish with the chance at a few quality fish too! Lets hit th water and take advantage of this good bite.
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Late Summer Fishing Can Be The Best Bite
Late Summer Fishing Can Be The Best Bite
Jul 4, 2023 Loveland
The late summer bite for walleye, wiper, white bass, and largemouth bass is usually some of the best fishing of the year. From July until Labor Day the fish get set up in patterns that make for consistent fishing. If you've been thinking about booking a trip, now is the time - both Union in Longmont and Boyd in Loveland, Colorado will be good choices.
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Fall white bass action starting
Fall white bass action starting
Aug 23, 2022 Loveland
The fall can be a great time to get into numbers of white bass, with the chance at some reaching 17โ€. Was out this morning and caught over 60 white bass in the first 90 min on the lake.
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August wiper bite is hot!!!
August wiper bite is hot!!!
Aug 6, 2021 Loveland
Many people call august the dog days of summer, it should be called the wiper days. The bite for wipers ar Jackson had been really good with most fish in the 17-19โ€ range. Still have opening later half of the month for trips out there.
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Two new lakes
Two new lakes
Aug 28, 2020 Loveland
We've added 2 new lakes in Loveland area that we will be guiding in 2021 - Lon Hagler and Boedecker. These two lakes add some exciting opportunities for crappie, white bass, largemouth bass, some walleye, trout, and northern pike. April is a great time for the crappie and white bass with a few walleyes mixed in. May is good for everything. June and July have good bass fishing with a chance at some pike. August can be good evening bass fishing.
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Walleye bite still going strong
Walleye bite still going strong
Jul 9, 2020 Loveland
The temptures say we are in the dog days of summer but the walleyes are still biting good. Several lakes still have good live bait and/or trolling bites that should continue into August.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Horsetooth Walleye Night Fishing
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Dean R.
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring (AM) on April 2, 2025
Brad was a great guide and excellent instructor.ย  Very informative.ย  And we had fun!
Dean R. recommends BPO โ€“ Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont
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Chad K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   Walleye Night Fishing Trips on August 13, 2025
Chad K. recommends BPO โ€“ Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont
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Katie C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A trip our son will never forget

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Summer on May 28, 2024
Our son is 10 and absolutely loves fishing. We brought him on a surprise trip to Colorado and booked a charter with Brad. Our...
Katie C. recommends BPO โ€“ Denver, Littleton, Aurora
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Keith S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (AM) on August 26, 2023
Keith S. recommends BPO โ€“ Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont
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Jason B.
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So fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour Summer (AM) on May 11, 2024
Brad was so much fun to fish with. We originally had booked for a different lake and he knew another lake was better fishing...
Jason B. recommends BPO โ€“ Loveland, Fort Collins, & Longmont
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