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Harvey Gap Reservoir Fishing
A 202-acre Colorado reservoir in Garfield County at 6,404 feet.
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Arriving at Harvey Gap Reservoir: what it is like
About 202 acres of reservoir water make up Harvey Gap Reservoir, which lies in Garfield County. The water lies at about 6,404 feet of elevation. CPW lists Harvey Gap State Park as the managing property. Silt lies about 5 miles from the mapped point of the lake. The Northwest Region of CPW covers it.
CPW lists black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and rainbow trout for it. The ramp layer shows 1 boat ramp. For boats, CPW lists Non-motorized (gasoline w/ limits). Expect easy access and high pressure, by CPW notes. The atlas entry shows ice fishing listed as yes.
202acres
6,404feet elevation
1boat ramps
10species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Species swimming in Harvey Gap Reservoir
The roster for Harvey Gap Reservoir joins the CPW species field with record catches and stocking.
Black crappie Bluegill Channel catfish Largemouth bass Northern pike Rainbow trout Smallmouth bass Tiger muskie Yellow perch Trout
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Where trailers back in at Harvey Gap Reservoir
- Boat Ramp on Harvey Gap Reservoirboat ramp, CPW; Harvey Gap State Park
Shore access around Harvey Gap Reservoir
- Harvey Gap Reservoir fishing access near Silteasy access, stocked: catchable trout and warmwater, 6,404 ft
Ramps a short tow from Harvey Gap Reservoir
- Boat Ramp on Rifle Gap ReservoirRifle Gap Reservoir, 5 miles west
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
The keep-or-release rules at Harvey Gap 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, Harvey Gap Reservoir lies west of the Continental Divide. Possession equals what you hold in the field, in camp and at home; at Harvey Gap Reservoir the chart sets it.
Where Harvey Gap Reservoir breaks from the statewide chart
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey Gap Reservoir | Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long. Bag, possession limit for channel catfish is 2. Use of spearfishing, slingbows, archery, gigs for take of northern pike is prohibited. | p. 24 |
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.
Stocking
When CPW stocked Harvey Gap Reservoir
The stocking report names Harvey Gap Reservoir 10 listings, latest October 23, 2026.
3listings in 2026
3listings in 2025
4listings in 2024
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| September 18, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| May 29, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| October 10, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| April 18, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| March 21, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| September 17, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| May 13, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| April 12, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| February 15, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest 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.
Compare
Harvey Gap Reservoir and the reservoirs around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Gap Reservoir | 202 | 6,404 | 1 | yes | |
| Rifle Gap Reservoir | 6 miles west | 250 | 5,963 | 1 | yes |
| Rifle Pond, South | 9 miles southwest | 13 | 5,305 | 0 | yes |
| Meadow Lake | 15 miles northeast | 60 | 9,544 | 1 | |
| Heart Lake, Garfield County | 21 miles northeast | 315 | 10,713 | 0 | |
| Reservoir Park | 22 miles southeast | 14 | 9,075 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Neighbors of Harvey Gap Reservoir
Colorado lakes in the Harvey Gap Reservoir neighborhood
- Rifle Gap Reservoir6 miles west
- Rifle Pond, South9 miles southwest
- Meadow Lake15 miles northeast
- Heart Lake, Garfield County21 miles northeast
- Reservoir Park22 miles southeast
Fly shops and bait stores around Harvey Gap Reservoir
- Timberline Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Rifle, 9 miles
- Gearhead Outfitters, 205 West 6th Streetsporting goods store, Glenwood Springs, 18 miles
- Gold Medal Nets LLCbait and tackle shop, Glenwood Springs, 19 miles
- Roaring Fork Anglersfly shop, Glenwood Springs, 19 miles
- Alpine Anglingbait and tackle shop, Carbondale, 27 miles
- Crystal Fly Shop & Decorfly shop, Carbondale, 28 miles
Paid guides within reach of Harvey Gap Reservoir
- Alpine Anglingfishing guide, Carbondale, (970) 963-9245
- Alpine Angling/Adventure Travel,Incfishing guide, Carbondale
- Elevated Angling, LLCfishing guide, Carbondale
- Into The Wild Kayak Fishing Adventures LLCfishing guide, Carbondale
- Scotts High Country Anglers LLCfishing guide, Parachute
- Crystal Fly Shop & Decorfly fishing guide, Carbondale, (970) 963-5741
- Harcourt Fly Fishing 3G LLCfly fishing guide, New Castle, (970) 404-1339
Communities within reach of Harvey Gap Reservoir
- Silt5 miles
- New Castle8 miles
- Rifle8 miles
Harvey Gap Reservoir and the counties around it
- Garfield Countyseat: Glenwood Springs
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A photo lineup of the fish at Harvey Gap Reservoir
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Answers
Harvey Gap Reservoir, question by question
How do I find Harvey Gap Reservoir on a Colorado map?
Head for Garfield County, CPW Northwest Region, about 5 miles from Silt.
How large a reservoir or lake is Harvey Gap Reservoir?
Some 202 acres, at about 6,404 feet.
Where does CPW map a ramp at Harvey Gap Reservoir?
CPW maps 1 boat ramp, among them Boat Ramp on Harvey Gap Reservoir.
What is on the fish list at Harvey Gap Reservoir?
black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass, by CPW sources.
What may I take home from Harvey Gap Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. A brochure special regulation also names it; see the table above.
Which CPW license do I buy for Harvey Gap 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 Harvey Gap Reservoir on the trout stocking report?
10 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (3 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024); latest October 23, 2026.
Which tackle counter on our Colorado list is nearest Harvey Gap Reservoir?
Timberline Sporting Goods sits about 9 miles from the water.
Is Harvey Gap Reservoir worth hauling an auger to in winter?
Atlas entry: ice fishing listed as yes. Judge the ice in person.
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