Granby Reservoir #12 Fishing
A 41-acre Colorado reservoir in Delta County at 9,973 feet.
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A quick portrait of Granby Reservoir #12
Measured from the CPW water layer, Granby Reservoir #12 is a reservoir of some 41 acres in Delta County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 9,973 feet. The surrounding property is Grand Mesa National Forest, per CPW. Cedaredge is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 10 miles off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Southwest Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names native cutthroat trout and tiger trout. Craft permitted, per CPW: Non-motorized. Atlas notes: medium to reach, low pressure. On ice: 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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Listed fish for Granby Reservoir #12, each linked where Colorado has a species page.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Ramp access for Granby Reservoir #12
For Granby Reservoir #12, the ramp layer is empty; nearby ramps are listed.
Mapped access at Granby Reservoir #12
- Granby Reservoir #12 fishing access near Cedaredgemedium access, stocked: sub-catchables, 9,973 ft
Boat ramps in reach of Granby Reservoir #12
- Early Settlers Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 20 miles northeast
- Boat Ramp on Sweitzer LakeSweitzer Lake, 20 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits a warden checks at Granby Reservoir #12
| 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 |
For the statewide limits chart, Granby Reservoir #12 counts as west of the Continental Divide water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Granby Reservoir #12 follows the statewide chart.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby water compared with Granby Reservoir #12
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Reservoir #12 | 41 | 9,973 | 0 | ||
| Granby Reservoir # 7 | under a mile southwest | 13 | 9,894 | 0 | |
| Battlement Reservoir Big | under a mile west | 36 | 10,057 | 0 | |
| Granby Reservoir #4, 5, 10 & 11 | under a mile east | 76 | 10,011 | 0 | |
| Battlement Reservoir Little | under a mile west | 14 | 10,051 | 0 | |
| Granby Reservoir # 2 | 1 mile east | 12 | 10,047 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Within a short drive of Granby Reservoir #12
Further reservoirs a short haul from Granby Reservoir #12
- Granby Reservoir # 7under a mile southwest
- Battlement Reservoir Bigunder a mile west
- Granby Reservoir #4, 5, 10 & 11under a mile east
- Battlement Reservoir Littleunder a mile west
- Granby Reservoir # 21 mile east
Tackle counters on the way to Granby Reservoir #12
- Walker's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Whitewater, 16 miles
- Gearhead Outfitters, 461 Main Streetsporting goods store, Grand Junction, 28 miles
- Western Anglersfly shop, Grand Junction, 28 miles
Fishing outfitters by Granby Reservoir #12
- Colorado Fishing Company LLCfishing guide, Montrose
- Scotts High Country Anglers LLCfishing guide, Parachute
- Western Anglers Guide Service LLCfishing guide, Grand Junction
- Colorado West Slope Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Grand Junction
Where to stay for a Granby Reservoir #12 trip
- Cedaredge10 miles
- Orchard City13 miles
- Delta17 miles
Which county pages list Granby Reservoir #12
- Delta Countyseat: Delta
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A camera tour of the water by Granby Reservoir #12
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
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Straight answers about Granby Reservoir #12
Which CPW region covers Granby Reservoir #12?
The outline falls in Delta County, CPW Southwest Region, about 10 miles from Cedaredge.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Granby Reservoir #12?
Around 41 acres of water, at about 9,973 feet.
Does Granby Reservoir #12 have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
None on file; see the nearby list.
Which fish does CPW list at Granby Reservoir #12?
Fish on the list: native cutthroat trout and tiger trout.
Are there extra rules at Granby Reservoir #12?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Granby Reservoir #12?
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.
Are catchable trout released into Granby Reservoir #12?
No catchable trout listing exists for it.
Is there a fly shop near Granby Reservoir #12?
Drive about 16 miles to Walker's Bait & Tackle.
Is Granby Reservoir #12 fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as yes; carry picks and test thickness.
Circle a weekend for Granby Reservoir #12
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