Fishing Season: Open year round

Antero Reservoir - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

32

Royal Gorge Anglers's Tip of the Week

We cease fly fishing reports on Nov. 15. We will resume reports upon ice off around April 1.

Directions open in app

Map of Antero Reservoir

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Royal Gorge Anglers Angler's Covey Sunrise Anglers Breckenridge Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 12/1/21

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Techniques & Tips as of 12/1/21

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Current Conditions as of 12/1/21

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Local Species Available Open year round

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    Rainbow Trout

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    Brown Trout

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    Cutthroat Trout

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    Brooke Trout and Splake

Royal Gorge Anglers's Recommended Gear

Description: About Antero Reservoir

Antero Reservoir is located off Colorado Hwy. 24 just West of Hartsel and East of Buena Vista over Trout Creek Pass. This is a shallow impoundment that grows fish at the rate of over an inch a month. This is due to exaggerated weed growth and scuds by the zillions. Being shallow also subjects this fishery to the potential of partial winter kill. Even with this in mind and the fact that a fisher can use bait in this lake, we consistently pull out linkers in the mid 20s range. Ice fishing is also allowed here in the winter. This is a great fishery to teach children fly fishing on Stillwater because it is heavily stocked and fish take on wild characteristics quickly. Boats or kick boats are recommended. Shoreline wading is only good in the spring just after ice off.

Nearest Airport:

Colorado Springs

Hatches:

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Best Stretch:

Along shorelines