Crystal Creek Reservoir Fishing
A 101-acre Colorado reservoir in Teller County and El Paso County at 9,225 feet.
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Crystal Creek Reservoir: setting, size and how to reach it
Crystal Creek Reservoir spreads over roughly 101 acres of Teller County and El Paso County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 9,225 feet above sea level. North Slope Recreation Area manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in Green Mountain Falls, near 1 mile from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Southeast Region water.
CPW records brook trout, brown trout, cutbow, native cutthroat trout, lake trout and rainbow trout in this water. The boating entry reads Non-motorized. CPW calls access easy; pressure runs high. For hard water, CPW has 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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Tap a fish to open its Colorado page, with limits and records, from Crystal Creek Reservoir.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Launching a boat at Crystal Creek Reservoir
CPW maps no boat ramp right on Crystal Creek Reservoir; the nearest ones follow.
Atlas fishing locations at Crystal Creek Reservoir
- Crystal Creek Reservoir fishing access near Green Mountain Falls, North Slope Recreation Area 2accessible fishing area
- Crystal Creek Reservoir fishing access near Green Mountain Falls, North Slope Recreation Areaaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout and sub-catchables, 9,225 ft
When the Crystal Creek Reservoir ramp is crowded
- 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.
Harvest rules for Crystal Creek 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 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 |
Drainage matters for walleye, wiper and perch limits; Crystal Creek Reservoir sits in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Crystal Creek Reservoir.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Trout stocking dates at Crystal Creek Reservoir
CPW put Crystal Creek Reservoir on its weekly catchable trout report 6 listings; the most recent listing is dated July 31, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| July 17, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| June 5, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| August 21, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| June 12, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| May 15, 2024 | 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.
How Crystal Creek Reservoir measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Creek Reservoir | 101 | 9,225 | 0 | yes | |
| Catamount Reservoir South | 1 mile west | 90 | 9,228 | 0 | yes |
| Catamount Reservoir North | 2 miles west | 235 | 9,354 | 0 | |
| Rampart Reservoir | 6 miles northeast | 446 | 9,004 | 1 | yes |
| Mason Reservoir | 9 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.
The ground surrounding Crystal Creek Reservoir
Other reservoirs within a drive of Crystal Creek Reservoir
- Catamount Reservoir South1 mile west
- Catamount Reservoir North2 miles west
- Rampart Reservoir6 miles northeast
- Mason Reservoir9 miles south
- McReynolds Reservoir10 miles south
Where to buy line and lures near Crystal Creek Reservoir
- 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, 11 miles
- Colorado Tackle Probait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 11 miles
- Anglers Covey Fly Shopfly shop, Colorado Springs, 11 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse N. Colorado Springssporting goods store, N. Colorado Springs, 11 miles
Outfitters who fish Crystal Creek Reservoir
- Angler's Covey, Inc.fishing guide, Colorado Springs
- Desert River Anglers, LLC.fishing guide, Woodland Park
- Pikes Peak Fishing Charters LLCfishing guide, Woodland Park
- (719)Flyfly fishing guide, Colorado Springs, (719) 999-0142
- Canopy Flyfishing LLCfly fishing guide, Colorado Springs
Beds and gas close to Crystal Creek Reservoir
- Woodland Park6 miles
- Manitou Springs7 miles
- Air Force Academy10 miles
County guides that cover Crystal Creek Reservoir
- Teller Countyseat: Cripple Creek
- El Paso Countyseat: Colorado Springs
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Reservoirs and creeks near Crystal Creek Reservoir in photos
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Before you drive to Crystal Creek Reservoir, read these
Where in Colorado is Crystal Creek Reservoir?
CPW maps it in Teller County and El Paso County, CPW Southeast Region, about 1 mile from Green Mountain Falls.
How many acres does Crystal Creek Reservoir cover on CPW maps?
Close to 101 acres by the CPW outline, at about 9,225 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Crystal Creek Reservoir?
CPW maps none here; try a neighbor.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Crystal Creek Reservoir?
CPW lists brook trout, brown trout, cutbow, native cutthroat trout, lake trout, rainbow trout and snake river cutthroat trout.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Crystal Creek Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Crystal Creek Reservoir on a short license?
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.
When did CPW last list Crystal Creek Reservoir for trout?
The report carries 6 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (3 in 2026, 3 in 2024); latest July 31, 2026.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Crystal Creek Reservoir?
Closest on our list: South Platte Fly Shop, 5 miles.
Can I drill holes at Crystal Creek Reservoir?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as no; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Crystal Creek Reservoir an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.