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Douglass Reservoir Fishing
A 522-acre Colorado reservoir in Larimer County at 5,206 feet.
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Larimer County
Getting to know Douglass Reservoir
Its mapped shoreline gives Douglass Reservoir close to 522 acres, all charted in Larimer County. At around 5,206 feet, it sits below the high peaks. CPW files it under Douglas Reservoir SWA. The closest town on the Census list is Wellington, some 4 miles away. It belongs to the CPW Northeast Region.
Its fish on the CPW roster: black crappie, channel catfish, common carp, cutbow, native cutthroat trout and largemouth bass. Boaters have 1 boat ramp to choose from. CPW sets the boating rule as Motor boats (gasoline). The Fishing Atlas rates access as easy and fishing pressure as medium. Through the ice season: ice fishing listed as yes.
522acres
5,206feet elevation
1boat ramps
12species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Which fish Douglass Reservoir holds
These Douglass Reservoir species rest on CPW listings and records, not a full net survey.
Black crappie Channel catfish Common carp Cutbow Native cutthroat trout Largemouth bass Rainbow trout Sauger Smallmouth bass Walleye Wiper Yellow perch
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Ramps CPW maps at Douglass Reservoir
- Douglas Reservoir SWA on Douglass Reservoirboat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
Fishing access points at Douglass Reservoir
- Douglas Reservoireasy access, stocked: catchable trout, sub-catchables and warmwater, 5,206 ft
Backup boat ramps near Douglass Reservoir
- Satanka Bay Ramp on Horsetooth ReservoirHorsetooth Reservoir, 9 miles southwest
- Inlet Bay Ramp on Horsetooth ReservoirHorsetooth Reservoir, 13 miles south
- South Bay Ramp #1 on Horsetooth ReservoirHorsetooth Reservoir, 14 miles south
- South Bay Ramp #2 on Horsetooth ReservoirHorsetooth Reservoir, 14 miles south
- Heron Cove on Boyd LakeBoyd Lake, 18 miles south
- Main Boat Ramp on Boyd LakeBoyd Lake, 19 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Fish legal to carry home from Douglass 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 |
The drainage column of the limits chart puts Douglass Reservoir east of the Continental Divide. Waters stay open day and night all year in Colorado; the chart rows set the bag at Douglass 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.
Compare
Douglass Reservoir beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass Reservoir | 522 | 5,206 | 1 | ||
| Boxelder Lake #3 | 3 miles northeast | 49 | 5,257 | 0 | yes |
| Watson Lake, Larimer County | 7 miles southwest | 45 | 5,113 | 0 | |
| North Shields Sterling Pond | 7 miles south | 14 | 5,001 | 0 | |
| McMurry West Pond | 7 miles south | 5 | 4,981 | 0 | |
| McMurry Park Lake | 7 miles south | 6 | 4,973 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Around Douglass Reservoir on the map
Reservoirs and ponds near Douglass Reservoir
- Boxelder Lake #33 miles northeast
- Watson Lake, Larimer County7 miles southwest
- North Shields Sterling Pond7 miles south
- McMurry West Pond7 miles south
- McMurry Park Lake7 miles south
Stores that stock up Douglass Reservoir trips
- Bettys Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fort Collins, 6 miles
- Jax Outdoor Gearbait and tackle shop, Fort Collins, 7 miles
- St Peter's Fly Shop, 202 Remington Stfly shop, Fort Collins, 8 miles
- BugLife Fly Fishingfly shop, Wolf Creek, 9 miles
- Marina Polingmarina, Fort Collins, 11 miles
- St Peter's Fly Shop, 2008 East Harmony Roadfly shop, Fort Collins, 13 miles
Hiring a guide for Douglass Reservoir
- Natural Drift Anglers LLCfishing guide, Fort Collins
- Northern Colorado Fishing Outfitters LLCfishing guide, Fort Collins
- Fly Fishing the Rocky Mountainsfly fishing guide, Estes Park, (417) 860-4175
- Sasquatch Fly Fishinfly fishing guide, Estes Park, (970) 586-3341
Nearest towns to Douglass Reservoir
- Wellington4 miles
- Fort Collins11 miles
- Timnath13 miles
Douglass Reservoir on the county pages
- Larimer Countyseat: Fort Collins
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In photos
Photo views of fishing water near Douglass Reservoir
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Answers
Colorado anglers ask this about Douglass Reservoir
In what part of the state is Douglass Reservoir?
Larimer County, CPW Northeast Region, about 4 miles from Wellington.
Is Douglass Reservoir a big reservoir?
About 522 acres, at about 5,206 feet.
Can a trailered boat get onto Douglass Reservoir from a mapped ramp?
There are 1 boat ramp; Douglas Reservoir SWA on Douglass Reservoir heads the list.
Are trout part of the fishery at Douglass Reservoir?
Expect black crappie, channel catfish, common carp, cutbow, native cutthroat trout, largemouth bass and rainbow trout.
What bag limit does the CPW chart set at Douglass Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a CPW license required to fish Douglass 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.
Has CPW listed Douglass Reservoir for stocking recently?
No listing on the CPW trout report since 2024.
Which store on the list is nearest Douglass Reservoir?
Bettys Bait and Tackle, about 6 miles away.
Is Douglass Reservoir an ice fishing spot?
Its winter entry reads ice fishing listed as yes; drill test holes first.
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