Eleven Mile Reservoir Fishing
A 3,415-acre Colorado reservoir in Park County at 8,565 feet.
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Eleven Mile Reservoir at a glance
Eleven Mile Reservoir holds around 3,415 surface acres within Park County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 8,565 feet. Access runs through Eleven Mile State Park. For gas and groceries, Guffey sits roughly 12 miles off. It falls inside the Northeast Region on CPW maps.
Anglers come here for brown trout, common carp, cutbow, kokanee salmon, northern pike and rainbow trout, by the CPW list. Trailers back in at 3 boat ramps. Boating allowed: Motor boats (gasoline). Reaching it is easy; crowds are high, 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 Eleven Mile 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 Eleven Mile Reservoir
- North Shore Ramp #1 on Eleven Mile Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Eleven Mile State Park
- North Shore Ramp #2 on Eleven Mile Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Eleven Mile State Park
- Witcher's Cove Ramp on Eleven Mile Reservoirboat ramp, State Parks; Eleven Mile State Park
Walk-up spots at Eleven Mile Reservoir
- Elevenmile Reservoireasy access, stocked: catchable trout and sub-catchables, 8,565 ft
- Sucker Cove fishing access near Guffeyfishing access
- Coyote Ridge fishing access near Florissantfishing access
Other CPW ramps around Eleven Mile Reservoir
- South Ramp on Spinney Mountain ReservoirSpinney Mountain Reservoir, 7 miles west
- North Ramp on Spinney Mountain ReservoirSpinney Mountain Reservoir, 7 miles northwest
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Bag limits at Eleven Mile 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 Eleven Mile Reservoir falls east of the Continental Divide. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at Eleven Mile Reservoir unless a special rule says otherwise.
The special regulation entry for Eleven Mile Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Eleven Mile Reservoir | Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. Bag and possession limit for trout is 4. | p. 21 |
| Only 2 may be longer than 16 inches. | No bag or possession limit on yellow perch. | p. 21 |
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 Eleven Mile Reservoir
Catchable trout reached Eleven Mile Reservoir often enough to earn 11 listings on the CPW report; the last is August 21, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| August 14, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| February 13, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 31, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 12, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 5, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| January 10, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 20, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 13, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 6, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| November 22, 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.
Measuring Eleven Mile Reservoir against close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven Mile Reservoir | 3,415 | 8,565 | 3 | yes | |
| Spinney Mountain Reservoir | 8 miles northwest | 2,002 | 8,691 | 2 | yes |
| Tarryall Reservoir | 21 miles north | 190 | 8,864 | 2 | yes |
| Antero Reservoir | 22 miles west | 1,380 | 8,945 | 1 | |
| Cheesman Reservoir | 22 miles northeast | 894 | 6,845 | 0 | |
| Catamount Reservoir North | 24 miles east | 235 | 9,354 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
What sits near Eleven Mile Reservoir
Lakes to pair with Eleven Mile Reservoir
- Spinney Mountain Reservoir8 miles northwest
- Tarryall Reservoir21 miles north
- Antero Reservoir22 miles west
- Cheesman Reservoir22 miles northeast
- Catamount Reservoir North24 miles east
Bait and flies near Eleven Mile Reservoir
- 11 Mile Marinamarina, Lake George, 2 miles
- The Peak Fly Shopfly shop, Woodland Park, 25 miles
- South Platte Fly Shopfly shop, Woodland Park, 25 miles
- Flies & Liesbait and tackle shop, Sedalia, 27 miles
Registered outfitters around Eleven Mile Reservoir
- 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
- Salida Fly LLCfly fishing guide, Buena Vista
- Tumbling Trout Fly Shopfly fishing guide, Lake George, (720) 363-2092
Mountain and plains towns near Eleven Mile Reservoir
- Cripple Creek22 miles
- Woodland Park25 miles
- Manitou Springs33 miles
Counties holding part of Eleven Mile Reservoir
- Park Countyseat: Fairplay
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Species photos for anglers bound for Eleven Mile Reservoir
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Planning notes for Eleven Mile Reservoir in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for Eleven Mile Reservoir?
It lies in Park County, CPW Northeast Region, about 12 miles from Guffey.
How much surface does Eleven Mile Reservoir spread across when full?
The outline measures about 3,415 acres, at about 8,565 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at Eleven Mile Reservoir?
3 boat ramps on the CPW layer, North Shore Ramp #1 on Eleven Mile Reservoir included.
Which species does CPW list for Eleven Mile Reservoir?
The CPW roster names brown trout, common carp, cutbow, kokanee salmon, northern pike, rainbow trout and snake river cutthroat trout.
How many trout can I keep at Eleven Mile 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 Eleven Mile 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 Eleven Mile Reservoir?
Yes: 11 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (3 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 4 in 2024); latest August 21, 2026.
Where do anglers at Eleven Mile Reservoir get supplies?
11 Mile Marina, 2 miles out.
What does CPW say about ice at Eleven Mile Reservoir?
ice fishing listed as yes, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Plan a Colorado day at Eleven Mile Reservoir
Fees, stamps and special rules sit on the license page.