Mason Reservoir Fishing
A 109-acre Colorado reservoir in Teller County at 10,916 feet.
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The short version on Mason Reservoir
The CPW outline of Mason Reservoir encloses about 109 acres in Teller County. Elevation on the Fishing Atlas reads 10,916 feet. On the Fishing Atlas, the property is South Slope Recreation Area. Around 8 miles separates the water from Manitou Springs. CPW manages it out of the Southeast Region.
Boat use on file: None. Access is medium, pressure low, per the atlas. Winter note: ice fishing listed as no.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Boat ramps at Mason Reservoir
Boat access at Mason Reservoir is not on the CPW ramp layer.
Where to fish from the bank at Mason Reservoir
- Mason Reservoir fishing access near Manitou Springsmedium access, 10,916 ft
More places to launch near Mason Reservoir
- Skaguay Reservoir SWASkaguay Reservoir, 7 miles south
- Rampart Reservoir boat rampRampart Reservoir, 14 miles north
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Colorado limits that apply at Mason 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 |
Read the in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages rows of the statewide chart for Mason Reservoir. The chart above is the baseline at Mason Reservoir; a brochure entry can override it.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Reservoir | 109 | 10,916 | 0 | ||
| McReynolds Reservoir | under a mile southeast | 92 | 10,921 | 0 | |
| Rosemont Reservoir | 5 miles southeast | 50 | 9,659 | 0 | yes |
| Skaguay Reservoir | 7 miles south | 110 | 8,915 | 1 | yes |
| Crystal Creek Reservoir | 9 miles north | 101 | 9,225 | 0 | yes |
| Catamount Reservoir South | 10 miles north | 90 | 9,228 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Close to Mason Reservoir
Backup lakes when Mason Reservoir is slow
- McReynolds Reservoirunder a mile southeast
- Rosemont Reservoir5 miles southeast
- Skaguay Reservoir7 miles south
- Crystal Creek Reservoir9 miles north
- Catamount Reservoir South10 miles north
Shops worth the stop before Mason Reservoir
- Colorado Tackle Probait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 9 miles
- Anglers Covey Fly Shopfly shop, Colorado Springs, 9 miles
- Pikes Peak Outfitterbait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 9 miles
- Patriot Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 13 miles
- Roadrunner Baitbait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 13 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse N. Colorado Springssporting goods store, N. Colorado Springs, 14 miles
Guide businesses near Mason Reservoir
- Desert River Anglers, LLC.fishing guide, Woodland Park
- Pikes Peak Fishing Charters LLCfishing guide, Woodland Park
Towns that work as a base camp for Mason Reservoir
- Manitou Springs7 miles
- Cripple Creek9 miles
- Stratmoor13 miles
County pages touching Mason Reservoir
- Teller Countyseat: Cripple Creek
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Telling the species of Mason Reservoir apart by photo
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Mason Reservoir: the questions Colorado anglers bring
Which Colorado county holds Mason Reservoir?
Look in Teller County, CPW Southeast Region, about 8 miles from Manitou Springs.
What size is Mason Reservoir on CPW maps?
Roughly 109 acres, at about 10,916 feet.
Which ramp is closest at Mason Reservoir?
CPW maps no ramp on it; the nearby ramp list above has the closest.
What might a Colorado angler hook at Mason Reservoir?
Species are unpublished.
Which limits apply at Mason Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
What does a CPW license cost for a trip to Mason Reservoir?
Everyone 16 and older needs a CPW fishing license: $44.87 a year for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents, or $18.07 for a resident one-day license.
Does CPW stock Mason Reservoir?
CPW has not listed it on the weekly report.
How far is the nearest tackle shop from Mason Reservoir?
Colorado Tackle Pro is roughly 9 miles off.
Does Mason Reservoir freeze for anglers?
The Fishing Atlas shows ice fishing listed as no; check ice yourself before stepping out.
Hitch the boat and head for Mason Reservoir
Read the limits above, then pick a ramp.