Antero Reservoir

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Antero Reservoir, built in 1909, is a shallow reservoir with healthy plant life and more scud shrimp than you can shake a hook at. Because it is so loaded with these protein rich shrimp the trout feed on, their growth rate is significantly higher than fish in most other reservoirs within a reasonable driving distance. So if you have an appetite for catching large and beautifully colored Rainbows and Browns consider Antero.

Brush Hollow Reservoir State Wildlife Area

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Brush Hollow Reservoir is a typical warm water fishery located south of Colorado Springs and west of Penrose, off of Highway 115. Brush Hollow has high mercury levels, so harvesting fish is not recommended. Also, watch your step walking around the reservoir because it is known to be home to rattle snakes. This is, however, […]

Cheesman Reservoir

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Cheesman Reservoir is located off of Highway 67 above the town of Deckers. It is flies and lures only with a slot limit of 2 trout 16 inches or longer. Species include: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout, Northern pike, Kokanee salmon, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch. Fishing is only allowed on the North Edge […]

Clear Creek Reservoir

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Clear Creek Reservoir is traditionally one of the most productive and dependable fishing reservoirs in the upper Arkansas River basin. Catch rates consistently exceed one fish/angler-hour and the majority of anglers rate the quality of their fishing experience as good to excellent. It produces excellent fishing for stocked (10 inch) trout with an occasional large […]

Crystal Creek Reservoir

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Crystal Creek Reservoir is located on Pikes Peak and is a great place to take kids fishing. It is one of three that are part of the North Slope Recreation Area located northeast of Colorado Springs. Owned and managed by the City of Colorado Springs, these scenic water supply reservoirs and the surrounding area offer […]

DeWeese Reservoir

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DeWeese Reservoir is contained within the DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area. It is primarily a trout fishery stocked regularly with catchable rainbow trout, but it is also stocked with put-and-grow McConaughy rainbows that have been growing fast and large due to the reduction in the sucker population. 16-20 inch rainbows are not uncommon. The reduction […]