Colby Horse Park Reservoir Fishing
A 49-acre Colorado reservoir in Mesa County at 10,127 feet.
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Arriving at Colby Horse Park Reservoir: what it is like
About 49 acres of reservoir water make up Colby Horse Park Reservoir, which lies in Mesa County. The water lies at about 10,127 feet of elevation. CPW lists Grand Mesa National Forest as the managing property. Collbran lies about 14 miles from the mapped point of the lake. The Northwest Region of CPW covers it.
CPW lists native cutthroat trout for it. For boats, CPW lists Non-motorized. Expect difficult access and medium pressure, by CPW notes. The atlas entry shows 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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The roster for Colby Horse Park Reservoir joins the CPW species field with record catches and stocking.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Where trailers back in at Colby Horse Park Reservoir
No ramp at Colby Horse Park Reservoir shows on the CPW layer, so try a neighbor below.
Shore access around Colby Horse Park Reservoir
- Colby Horse Park Reservoir fishing access near Collbrandifficult access, 10,127 ft
Ramps a short tow from Colby Horse Park Reservoir
- Early Settlers Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 9 miles north
- Island Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 10 miles north
- Oak Point Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 10 miles north
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The keep-or-release rules at Colby Horse Park 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 |
| Smallmouth bass | No bag or possession limit | 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 | No bag or possession limit | 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 |
On the CPW drainage map, Colby Horse Park Reservoir lies west of the Continental Divide. Possession equals what you hold in the field, in camp and at home; at Colby Horse Park Reservoir the chart sets 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.
Colby Horse Park Reservoir and the reservoirs around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Horse Park Reservoir | 49 | 10,127 | 0 | ||
| Leon Lake | 1 mile southwest | 94 | 10,337 | 0 | |
| Finney Cut Lake #2 | 2 miles west | 8 | 10,497 | 0 | |
| Finney Cut Lake #1 | 2 miles west | 3 | 10,423 | 0 | |
| Hunter Reservoir | 2 miles southeast | 19 | 10,348 | 0 | |
| Y & S Reservoir | 2 miles southwest | 11 | 10,225 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Neighbors of Colby Horse Park Reservoir
Colorado lakes in the Colby Horse Park Reservoir neighborhood
- Leon Lake1 mile southwest
- Finney Cut Lake #22 miles west
- Finney Cut Lake #12 miles west
- Hunter Reservoir2 miles southeast
- Y & S Reservoir2 miles southwest
Paid guides within reach of Colby Horse Park Reservoir
- Western Anglers Guide Service LLCfishing guide, Grand Junction
- Colorado West Slope Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Grand Junction
Communities within reach of Colby Horse Park Reservoir
- Cedaredge15 miles
- Paonia18 miles
- Orchard City20 miles
Colby Horse Park Reservoir and the counties around it
- Mesa Countyseat: Grand Junction
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A photo lineup of the fish at Colby Horse Park Reservoir
Photo: USFWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation, Public domain
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Photo: Eric Engbretson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
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Colby Horse Park Reservoir, question by question
How do I find Colby Horse Park Reservoir on a Colorado map?
Head for Mesa County, CPW Northwest Region, about 14 miles from Collbran.
How large a reservoir or lake is Colby Horse Park Reservoir?
Some 49 acres, at about 10,127 feet.
Where does CPW map a ramp at Colby Horse Park Reservoir?
The ramp layer is empty for this water.
What is on the fish list at Colby Horse Park Reservoir?
native cutthroat trout, by CPW sources.
What may I take home from Colby Horse Park Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Which CPW license do I buy for Colby Horse Park 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.
Is Colby Horse Park Reservoir on the trout stocking report?
The report shows no entry for it.
Which tackle counter on our Colorado list is nearest Colby Horse Park Reservoir?
Nothing within 30 miles on our list.
Is Colby Horse Park Reservoir worth hauling an auger to in winter?
Atlas entry: ice fishing listed as no. Judge the ice in person.
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