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Miramonte Reservoir Fishing
A 429-acre Colorado reservoir in San Miguel County at 7,701 feet.
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San Miguel County
A quick portrait of Miramonte Reservoir
Measured from the CPW water layer, Miramonte Reservoir is a reservoir of some 429 acres in San Miguel County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 7,701 feet. The surrounding property is Dan Noble SWA, per CPW. Norwood is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 11 miles off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Southwest Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names brown trout and rainbow trout. CPW maps 2 boat ramps on it. Craft permitted, per CPW: Motor boats (gasoline). Atlas notes: easy to reach, high pressure. On ice: ice fishing listed as yes.
429acres
7,701feet elevation
2boat ramps
2species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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What anglers catch at Miramonte Reservoir
Listed fish for Miramonte Reservoir, each linked where Colorado has a species page.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Ramp access for Miramonte Reservoir
- Dan Noble SWA on Miramonte Reservoir near Norwood (north)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, condition excellent, CDOW
- Dan Noble SWA on Miramonte Reservoir near Norwood (south)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, condition good, CDOW
Mapped access at Miramonte Reservoir
- Miramonte Reservoir fishing access near Norwood, Dan Noble SWA 2accessible fishing area
- Miramonte Reservoir fishing access near Norwood, Dan Noble SWAaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: sub-catchables, 7,701 ft
- Miramonte Reservoir fishing access near Norwood, Dan Noble SWA 3fishing access
Boat ramps in reach of Miramonte Reservoir
- Groundhog Reservoir SWAGroundhog Reservoir, 13 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Water supply
Level telemetry for Miramonte Reservoir
5,874 acre-feetstorage, Miramonte Reservoir
Co. Division of Water Resources storage telemetry for Miramonte Reservoir (station 6003512A), recorded October 25, 2026; retrieved October 25, 2026. Provisional data from CDSS.
Low storage at Miramonte Reservoir can leave ramps high and dry late in summer.
Limits
Limits a warden checks at Miramonte 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 |
For the statewide limits chart, Miramonte Reservoir counts as west of the Continental Divide water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Miramonte Reservoir 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.
Compare
Nearby water compared with Miramonte Reservoir
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miramonte Reservoir | 429 | 7,701 | 2 | ||
| Groundhog Reservoir | 12 miles south | 587 | 8,724 | 1 | yes |
| Navajo Lake | 19 miles southeast | 8 | 11,159 | 0 | |
| Trout Lake | 27 miles east | 130 | 9,715 | 0 | yes |
| Alta Lake Lower | 28 miles east | 9 | 11,221 | 0 | yes |
| Twin Spruce Ponds | 29 miles south | 35 | 7,292 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Within a short drive of Miramonte Reservoir
Further reservoirs a short haul from Miramonte Reservoir
- Groundhog Reservoir12 miles south
- Navajo Lake19 miles southeast
- Trout Lake27 miles east
- Alta Lake Lower28 miles east
- Twin Spruce Ponds29 miles south
Tackle counters on the way to Miramonte Reservoir
- Telluride Flyfishersbait and tackle shop, Telluride, 25 miles
- Telluride Anglerfly shop, San Miguel, 29 miles
Fishing outfitters by Miramonte Reservoir
- Telluride Fly Fishers LLCfly fishing guide, Telluride
- Telluride Fly Fishing Company, Incfly fishing guide, Telluride
Where to stay for a Miramonte Reservoir trip
- Mountain Village26 miles
- Telluride28 miles
- Ridgway34 miles
Which county pages list Miramonte Reservoir
- San Miguel Countyseat: Telluride
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In photos
A camera tour of the water by Miramonte Reservoir
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Answers
Straight answers about Miramonte Reservoir
Which CPW region covers Miramonte Reservoir?
The outline falls in San Miguel County, CPW Southwest Region, about 11 miles from Norwood.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Miramonte Reservoir?
Around 429 acres of water, at about 7,701 feet.
Does Miramonte Reservoir have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
Start at Dan Noble SWA on Miramonte Reservoir near Norwood (north), one of 2 boat ramps.
Which fish does CPW list at Miramonte Reservoir?
Fish on the list: brown trout and rainbow trout.
Are there extra rules at Miramonte Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Miramonte Reservoir?
Fishing two lines at once takes the $14.24 second-rod stamp on top of the license; adult residents pay $44.87 for the license and nonresidents $124.01.
Are catchable trout released into Miramonte Reservoir?
No catchable trout listing exists for it.
Is there a fly shop near Miramonte Reservoir?
Drive about 25 miles to Telluride Flyfishers.
Is there a level gauge at Miramonte Reservoir?
Colorado Division of Water Resources telemetry report it; see above.
Is Miramonte Reservoir fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as yes; carry picks and test thickness.
Circle a weekend for Miramonte Reservoir
Check the bag before a fish goes on the stringer.