Catamount Reservoir South Fishing
A 90-acre Colorado reservoir in Teller County at 9,228 feet.
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The short version on Catamount Reservoir South
The CPW outline of Catamount Reservoir South encloses about 90 acres in Teller County. Elevation on the Fishing Atlas reads 9,228 feet. On the Fishing Atlas, the property is North Slope Recreation Area. Around 2 miles separates the water from Green Mountain Falls. CPW manages it out of the Southeast Region.
Expect brook trout, cutbow, lake trout, rainbow trout, snake river cutthroat trout and trout, according to CPW. Boat use on file: Non-motorized. Access is medium, pressure high, per the atlas. Winter note: ice fishing listed as no.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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CPW sources tie these fish to Catamount Reservoir South; others may swim there too.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Boat ramps at Catamount Reservoir South
Boat access at Catamount Reservoir South is not on the CPW ramp layer.
Where to fish from the bank at Catamount Reservoir South
- Catamount Reservoir South fishing access near Green Mountain Fallsmedium access, stocked: catchable trout and sub-catchables, 9,228 ft
More places to launch near Catamount Reservoir South
- Rampart Reservoir boat rampRampart Reservoir, 6 miles northeast
- Skaguay Reservoir SWASkaguay Reservoir, 16 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Colorado limits that apply at Catamount Reservoir South
| 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 10, possession 10, 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 20, possession 20, 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 |
Read the in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages rows of the statewide chart for Catamount Reservoir South. The chart above is the baseline at Catamount Reservoir South; a brochure entry can override it.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
CPW stocking report entries for Catamount Reservoir South
Trout report entries for Catamount Reservoir South: 2 listings, ending July 17, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| April 17, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast 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.
Sizing Catamount Reservoir South up against the reservoirs nearby
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamount Reservoir South | 90 | 9,228 | 0 | yes | |
| Catamount Reservoir North | under a mile west | 235 | 9,354 | 0 | |
| Crystal Creek Reservoir | 1 mile east | 101 | 9,225 | 0 | yes |
| Rampart Reservoir | 6 miles northeast | 446 | 9,004 | 1 | yes |
| Mason Reservoir | 10 miles south | 109 | 10,916 | 0 | |
| McReynolds Reservoir | 10 miles south | 92 | 10,921 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Close to Catamount Reservoir South
Backup lakes when Catamount Reservoir South is slow
- Catamount Reservoir Northunder a mile west
- Crystal Creek Reservoir1 mile east
- Rampart Reservoir6 miles northeast
- Mason Reservoir10 miles south
- McReynolds Reservoir10 miles south
Shops worth the stop before Catamount Reservoir South
- South Platte Fly Shopfly shop, Woodland Park, 5 miles
- The Peak Fly Shopfly shop, Woodland Park, 5 miles
- Pikes Peak Outfitterbait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 12 miles
- Colorado Tackle Probait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 12 miles
- Anglers Covey Fly Shopfly shop, Colorado Springs, 12 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse N. Colorado Springssporting goods store, N. Colorado Springs, 13 miles
Guide businesses near Catamount Reservoir South
- Desert River Anglers, LLC.fishing guide, Woodland Park
- Pikes Peak Fishing Charters LLCfishing guide, Woodland Park
Towns that work as a base camp for Catamount Reservoir South
- Woodland Park5 miles
- Manitou Springs9 miles
- Air Force Academy11 miles
County pages touching Catamount Reservoir South
- Teller Countyseat: Cripple Creek
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Telling the species of Catamount Reservoir South apart by photo
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Catamount Reservoir South: the questions Colorado anglers bring
Which Colorado county holds Catamount Reservoir South?
Look in Teller County, CPW Southeast Region, about 2 miles from Green Mountain Falls.
What size is Catamount Reservoir South on CPW maps?
Roughly 90 acres, at about 9,228 feet.
Which ramp is closest at Catamount Reservoir South?
CPW maps no ramp on it; the nearby ramp list above has the closest.
What might a Colorado angler hook at Catamount Reservoir South?
CPW records show brook trout, cutbow, lake trout, rainbow trout, snake river cutthroat trout and trout.
Which limits apply at Catamount Reservoir South?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
What does a CPW license cost for a trip to Catamount Reservoir South?
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.
Does CPW stock Catamount Reservoir South?
CPW records 2 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (2 in 2026); latest July 17, 2026.
How far is the nearest tackle shop from Catamount Reservoir South?
South Platte Fly Shop is roughly 5 miles off.
Does Catamount Reservoir South freeze for anglers?
The Fishing Atlas shows ice fishing listed as no; check ice yourself before stepping out.
Hitch the boat and head for Catamount Reservoir South
Read the limits above, then pick a ramp.