McReynolds Reservoir Fishing
A 92-acre Colorado reservoir in Teller County at 10,921 feet.
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McReynolds Reservoir at a glance
McReynolds Reservoir holds around 92 surface acres within Teller County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 10,921 feet. Access runs through South Slope Recreation Area. For gas and groceries, Manitou Springs sits roughly 8 miles off. It falls inside the Southeast Region on CPW maps.
Anglers come here for native cutthroat trout, by the CPW list. Boating allowed: Non-motorized. Reaching it is medium; crowds are low, CPW says. CPW winter status: ice fishing listed as no.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Every chip for McReynolds 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 McReynolds Reservoir
Bring a float tube or use a ramp nearby: McReynolds Reservoir has none mapped.
Walk-up spots at McReynolds Reservoir
- McReynolds Reservoir fishing access near Manitou Springsmedium access, stocked: sub-catchables, 10,921 ft
Other CPW ramps around McReynolds 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.
Bag limits at McReynolds 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 |
CPW splits some limits by drainage, and McReynolds Reservoir falls in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at McReynolds Reservoir unless a special rule says otherwise.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Measuring McReynolds Reservoir against close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McReynolds Reservoir | 92 | 10,921 | 0 | ||
| Mason Reservoir | under a mile northwest | 109 | 10,916 | 0 | |
| Rosemont Reservoir | 4 miles southeast | 50 | 9,659 | 0 | yes |
| Skaguay Reservoir | 6 miles south | 110 | 8,915 | 1 | yes |
| Crystal Creek Reservoir | 10 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.
What sits near McReynolds Reservoir
Lakes to pair with McReynolds Reservoir
- Mason Reservoirunder a mile northwest
- Rosemont Reservoir4 miles southeast
- Skaguay Reservoir6 miles south
- Crystal Creek Reservoir10 miles north
- Catamount Reservoir South10 miles north
Bait and flies near McReynolds Reservoir
- Anglers Covey Fly Shopfly shop, Colorado Springs, 9 miles
- Colorado Tackle Probait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 9 miles
- Pikes Peak Outfitterbait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 9 miles
- Patriot Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 12 miles
- Roadrunner Baitbait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 13 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse N. Colorado Springssporting goods store, N. Colorado Springs, 14 miles
Registered outfitters around McReynolds Reservoir
- Desert River Anglers, LLC.fishing guide, Woodland Park
- Pikes Peak Fishing Charters LLCfishing guide, Woodland Park
Mountain and plains towns near McReynolds Reservoir
- Manitou Springs7 miles
- Cripple Creek10 miles
- Stratmoor12 miles
Counties holding part of McReynolds Reservoir
- Teller Countyseat: Cripple Creek
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Species photos for anglers bound for McReynolds Reservoir
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Planning notes for McReynolds Reservoir in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for McReynolds Reservoir?
It lies in Teller County, CPW Southeast Region, about 8 miles from Manitou Springs.
How much surface does McReynolds Reservoir spread across when full?
The outline measures about 92 acres, at about 10,921 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at McReynolds Reservoir?
No boat ramp appears for it.
Which species does CPW list for McReynolds Reservoir?
The CPW roster names native cutthroat trout.
How many trout can I keep at McReynolds Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
How much is a one-day license for McReynolds 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 McReynolds Reservoir?
It is not on the 2024 to 2026 catchable trout report.
Where do anglers at McReynolds Reservoir get supplies?
Anglers Covey Fly Shop, 9 miles out.
What does CPW say about ice at McReynolds Reservoir?
ice fishing listed as no, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Plan a Colorado day at McReynolds Reservoir
Fees, stamps and special rules sit on the license page.