Aurora Reservoir Fishing
A 763-acre Colorado reservoir in Arapahoe County at 5,934 feet.
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Aurora Reservoir at a glance
Aurora Reservoir holds around 763 surface acres within Arapahoe County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 5,934 feet. Access runs through Aurora Reservoir And Marina. For gas and groceries, Foxfield sits roughly 7 miles off. It falls inside the Northeast Region on CPW maps.
Anglers come here for bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and walleye, by the CPW list. Trailers back in at 1 boat ramp. Boating allowed: Non-motorized. Reaching it is easy; crowds are medium, CPW says. CPW winter status: ice fishing listed as yes.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Every chip for Aurora Reservoir comes from a CPW list, a state record or the trout stocking report.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Putting in at Aurora Reservoir
- Aurora Reservoir boat rampboat ramp, ANS inspection
Walk-up spots at Aurora Reservoir
- Aurora Reservoir fishing access near Foxfield, Aurora Reservoir And Marina 2accessible fishing area
- Aurora Reservoir fishing access near Foxfield, Aurora Reservoir And Marinaaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout and warmwater, 5,934 ft
Other CPW ramps around Aurora Reservoir
- Quincy Reservoir boat rampQuincy Reservoir, 7 miles west
- East Ramp on Cherry Creek ReservoirCherry Creek Reservoir, 10 miles west
- West Ramp on Cherry Creek ReservoirCherry Creek Reservoir, 11 miles west
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Bag limits at Aurora Reservoir
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | Daily bag 20, possession 20 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
CPW splits some limits by drainage, and Aurora Reservoir falls east of the Continental Divide. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at Aurora Reservoir unless a special rule says otherwise.
The special regulation entry for Aurora Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora (Senac) Reservoir | Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long. Min. size for walleye is 18 inches long. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. | p. 11 |
Special regulations as printed in the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 11 to 39, checked against CPW Chapter W-1 (as approved 13 November 2025); retrieved October 2026.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Recent trout releases at Aurora Reservoir
Catchable trout reached Aurora Reservoir often enough to earn 9 listings on the CPW report; the last is July 3, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| June 12, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| March 27, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| November 21, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| October 24, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| June 18, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 13, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| October 18, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| May 29, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
CPW record entries naming Aurora Reservoir
| Species | Category | Weight or length | Angler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiper | catch and release length | 29.00 in | Justin Stromberg | 2025 |
| catfish, channel | weight | 43-10.1 (lbs.-ozs.) | Jessica Walton | 2010 |
| bass, smallmouth | weight | 6-11.0 (lbs.-ozs.) | Raymond Ong | 2011 |
| sucker, white | weight | 5-6.7 (lbs.-ozs.) | Jay Grupp | 2011 |
CPW state records by weight and catch-and-release length, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), retrieved October 25, 2026. All Colorado records.
Measuring Aurora Reservoir against close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Reservoir | 763 | 5,934 | 1 | yes | |
| Quincy Reservoir | 7 miles west | 127 | 5,717 | 1 | yes |
| Cherry Creek Reservoir | 11 miles west | 881 | 5,550 | 2 | yes |
| Exposition Park Pond | 13 miles northwest | 4 | 5,463 | 0 | |
| Garland Pk Lake | 15 miles northwest | 3 | 5,379 | 0 | |
| Grasmere Lake | 18 miles west | 16 | 5,318 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
What sits near Aurora Reservoir
Lakes to pair with Aurora Reservoir
- Quincy Reservoir7 miles west
- Cherry Creek Reservoir11 miles west
- Exposition Park Pond13 miles northwest
- Garland Pk Lake15 miles northwest
- Grasmere Lake18 miles west
Bait and flies near Aurora Reservoir
- D's Flyesbait and tackle shop, Centennial, 7 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Parkersporting goods store, Parker, 7 miles
- Alpine Tackle Supplybait and tackle shop, Centennial, 8 miles
- Minturn Anglersfly shop, Parker, 8 miles
- Colorado Skies Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Parker, 8 miles
- Valley Country Tacklebait and tackle shop, Aurora, 9 miles
Registered outfitters around Aurora Reservoir
- Colorado Trout Hunters LLCfishing guide, Littleton
- Fish on Coloradofishing guide, Centennial
- Fishboy303, LLCfishing guide, Englewood
- Mile High Angler LLCfishing guide, Centennial
- Sunrise Anglers LLCfishing guide, Littleton
- Ascent Fly Guides LLCfly fishing guide, Littleton
- Colorado Fly Fishing Outfittersfly fishing guide, Littleton
- Mile High Sober Flyfly fishing guide, Centennial
Mountain and plains towns near Aurora Reservoir
- Aurora7 miles
- Stonegate9 miles
- Parker9 miles
Counties holding part of Aurora Reservoir
- Arapahoe Countyseat: Littleton
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Species photos for anglers bound for Aurora Reservoir
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Planning notes for Aurora Reservoir in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for Aurora Reservoir?
It lies in Arapahoe County, CPW Northeast Region, about 7 miles from Foxfield.
How much surface does Aurora Reservoir spread across when full?
The outline measures about 763 acres, at about 5,934 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at Aurora Reservoir?
1 boat ramp on the CPW layer, Aurora Reservoir boat ramp included.
Which species does CPW list for Aurora Reservoir?
The CPW roster names bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, walleye and wiper.
How many trout can I keep at Aurora Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Special rules for it sit in the table above.
How much is a one-day license for Aurora Reservoir?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
How often does CPW stock Aurora Reservoir?
Yes: 9 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (3 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 3 in 2024); latest July 3, 2026.
Where do anglers at Aurora Reservoir get supplies?
D's Flyes, 7 miles out.
Which CPW record belongs to Aurora Reservoir?
Wiper, catch and release length 29.00 in, by Justin Stromberg in 2025.
What does CPW say about ice at Aurora Reservoir?
ice fishing listed as yes, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Plan a Colorado day at Aurora Reservoir
Fees, stamps and special rules sit on the license page.