Montgomery Reservoir Fishing
A 94-acre Colorado reservoir in Park County at 10,871 feet.
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A quick portrait of Montgomery Reservoir
Measured from the CPW water layer, Montgomery Reservoir is a reservoir of some 94 acres in Park County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 10,871 feet. The surrounding property is Pike National Forest, per CPW. Alma is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 5 miles off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Northeast Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names trout. Craft permitted, per CPW: None. Atlas notes: easy to reach, high pressure. On ice: 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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Listed fish for Montgomery Reservoir, 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 Montgomery Reservoir
For Montgomery Reservoir, the ramp layer is empty; nearby ramps are listed.
Mapped access at Montgomery Reservoir
- Montgomery Reservoir fishing access near Almaeasy access, stocked: catchable trout, 10,871 ft
Boat ramps in reach of Montgomery Reservoir
- Frisco Marina on Dillon ReservoirDillon Reservoir, 15 miles north
- Matchless Ramp on Turquoise LakeTurquoise Lake, 17 miles southwest
- Dillon MarinaDillon Reservoir, 19 miles north
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Level telemetry for Montgomery Reservoir
City of Colorado Springs (Station cooperator) storage telemetry for Montgomery Reservoir (station MFKMORCO), recorded October 25, 2026; retrieved October 25, 2026. Provisional data from CDSS.
Low storage at Montgomery Reservoir can leave ramps high and dry late in summer.
Limits a warden checks at Montgomery 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
For the statewide limits chart, Montgomery Reservoir counts as east of the Continental Divide water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Montgomery Reservoir follows the statewide chart.
Local fishing rules at Montgomery Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Reservoir | Ice fishing prohibited. Fishing prohibited Dec. 1–May 31. | p. 29 |
| On the south side of the reservoir and from the west face of the dam: | Fishing prohibited as posted. | p. 29 |
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 report listings for Montgomery Reservoir
Montgomery Reservoir appears 3 listings on the CPW trout report, most recently July 24, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| June 20, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| June 11, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast 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.
Nearby water compared with Montgomery Reservoir
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Reservoir | 94 | 10,871 | 0 | yes | |
| Columbia Reservoir | 3 miles south | 4 | 10,473 | 0 | yes |
| Fairplay Kids Pond | 10 miles southeast | 5 | 9,905 | 0 | yes |
| Copper Mountain Pond | 11 miles north | 13 | 9,666 | 0 | yes |
| Officers Gulch Pond | 13 miles north | 12 | 9,450 | 0 | |
| Jefferson Lake | 13 miles northeast | 89 | 10,692 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Within a short drive of Montgomery Reservoir
Further reservoirs a short haul from Montgomery Reservoir
- Columbia Reservoir3 miles south
- Fairplay Kids Pond10 miles southeast
- Copper Mountain Pond11 miles north
- Officers Gulch Pond13 miles north
- Jefferson Lake13 miles northeast
Tackle counters on the way to Montgomery Reservoir
- Breckenridge Outfitterssporting goods store, Summit, 9 miles
- Frisco Bay Marinamarina, Frisco, 15 miles
- Trouts Fly Fishing, 309 Main Stfly shop, Frisco, 15 miles
- Frisco Marinamarina, Summit, 15 miles
- Big Ed's Fishing Venturesbait and tackle shop, Dillon, 19 miles
- Dillon Marinamarina, Dillon, 19 miles
Fishing outfitters by Montgomery Reservoir
- Mountain Anglerfishing guide, Breckenridge, (970) 453-4665
- The Affable Angler Corp.fishing guide, Breckenridge
- Colorado Fly Fishing Guidesfly fishing guide, Leadville, (866) 908-7547
- Stonefly Angler LLCfly fishing guide, Breckenridge
- Tumbling Trout Fly Shopfly fishing guide, Lake George, (720) 363-2092
Where to stay for a Montgomery Reservoir trip
- Breckenridge10 miles
- Leadville14 miles
- Frisco15 miles
Which county pages list Montgomery Reservoir
- Park Countyseat: Fairplay
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A camera tour of the water by Montgomery Reservoir
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Straight answers about Montgomery Reservoir
Which CPW region covers Montgomery Reservoir?
The outline falls in Park County, CPW Northeast Region, about 5 miles from Alma.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Montgomery Reservoir?
Around 94 acres of water, at about 10,871 feet.
Does Montgomery Reservoir have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
None on file; see the nearby list.
Which fish does CPW list at Montgomery Reservoir?
Fish on the list: trout.
Are there extra rules at Montgomery Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. It has its own brochure entry too, printed above.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Montgomery 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.
Are catchable trout released into Montgomery Reservoir?
Stocking report: 3 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024); latest July 24, 2026.
Is there a fly shop near Montgomery Reservoir?
Drive about 9 miles to Breckenridge Outfitters.
Is there a level gauge at Montgomery Reservoir?
Colorado Division of Water Resources telemetry report it; see above.
Is Montgomery Reservoir fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as no; carry picks and test thickness.
Circle a weekend for Montgomery Reservoir
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