I just got my fishing license. I have a rod, some hooks and weights, a net, a thing to hold multiple fish, and some fish bait from 2007.

I tried this whole thing a few years ago when I lived in Aurora. I would go to Aurora reservoir, cast directly into the wind for a few hours, and never even came close to catching anything.

What I'd really like is some input on where a decent pond or lake or stream or something is, and what kind of fish are in it. I can look up the rest. I live in Westminster and would like something relatively close (< 45 minute drive) in case I want to go during the week and not take the whole day.

Can I get some insight from some fisherman on here? I suppose once I know what kind of fish I'm fishing for, I can look up the bait and techniques and times to catch them at. Thanks in advance.

P.S. I'd like to catch something that I can eat of course. Besides that, I don't really care what kind as I've caught maybe 3 fish in my whole life.