Rampart Reservoir Fishing
A 446-acre Colorado reservoir in El Paso County at 9,004 feet.
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Rampart Reservoir: setting, size and how to reach it
Rampart Reservoir spreads over roughly 446 acres of El Paso County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 9,004 feet above sea level. Pike National Forest manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in Cascade-Chipita Park, near 3 miles from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Southeast Region water.
CPW records brown trout, cutbow, lake trout, rainbow trout and trout in this water. Launching happens at 1 boat ramp. The boating entry reads Motor boats (gasoline). CPW calls access easy; pressure runs high. For hard water, CPW has 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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Tap a fish to open its Colorado page, with limits and records, from Rampart Reservoir.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Launching a boat at Rampart Reservoir
- Rampart Reservoir boat rampboat ramp, ANS inspection
Atlas fishing locations at Rampart Reservoir
- Rampart Reservoir fishing access near Cascade-Chipita Parkeasy access, stocked: catchable trout and sub-catchables, 9,004 ft
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Harvest rules for Rampart 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 |
Drainage matters for walleye, wiper and perch limits; Rampart Reservoir sits in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Rampart Reservoir.
Brochure rules for Rampart Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Rampart Reservoir | Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 2. Ice fishing prohibited. | p. 32 |
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.
Trout stocking dates at Rampart Reservoir
CPW put Rampart Reservoir on its weekly catchable trout report 9 listings; the most recent listing is dated July 31, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| July 24, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| June 26, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| September 12, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| September 5, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| August 15, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| August 20, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| June 10, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| May 21, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast 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.
How Rampart Reservoir measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rampart Reservoir | 446 | 9,004 | 1 | yes | |
| Crystal Creek Reservoir | 6 miles southwest | 101 | 9,225 | 0 | yes |
| Catamount Reservoir South | 6 miles southwest | 90 | 9,228 | 0 | yes |
| Catamount Reservoir North | 7 miles southwest | 235 | 9,354 | 0 | |
| Monument Lake | 9 miles northeast | 33 | 6,944 | 0 | |
| Pike View Reservoir | 10 miles southeast | 9 | 6,173 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The ground surrounding Rampart Reservoir
Other reservoirs within a drive of Rampart Reservoir
- Crystal Creek Reservoir6 miles southwest
- Catamount Reservoir South6 miles southwest
- Catamount Reservoir North7 miles southwest
- Monument Lake9 miles northeast
- Pike View Reservoir10 miles southeast
Where to buy line and lures near Rampart Reservoir
- South Platte Fly Shopfly shop, Woodland Park, 4 miles
- The Peak Fly Shopfly shop, Woodland Park, 4 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Colorado Springssporting goods store, Colorado Springs, 8 miles
- SCHEELS Colorado Springssporting goods store, Colorado Springs, 9 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse N. Colorado Springssporting goods store, N. Colorado Springs, 10 miles
- Peak Fly Shopfly shop, Colorado Springs, 11 miles
Outfitters who fish Rampart Reservoir
- Angler's Covey, Inc.fishing guide, Colorado Springs
- (719)Flyfly fishing guide, Colorado Springs, (719) 999-0142
- Canopy Flyfishing LLCfly fishing guide, Colorado Springs
Beds and gas close to Rampart Reservoir
- Woodland Park5 miles
- Air Force Academy6 miles
- Gleneagle9 miles
County guides that cover Rampart Reservoir
- El Paso Countyseat: Colorado Springs
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Before you drive to Rampart Reservoir, read these
Where in Colorado is Rampart Reservoir?
CPW maps it in El Paso County, CPW Southeast Region, about 3 miles from Cascade-Chipita Park.
How many acres does Rampart Reservoir cover on CPW maps?
Close to 446 acres by the CPW outline, at about 9,004 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Rampart Reservoir?
Yes: 1 boat ramp; Rampart Reservoir boat ramp is one.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Rampart Reservoir?
CPW lists brown trout, cutbow, lake trout, rainbow trout and trout.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Rampart Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Extra rules from the brochure apply; they are above.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Rampart Reservoir on a short license?
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.
When did CPW last list Rampart Reservoir for trout?
The report carries 9 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (3 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 3 in 2024); latest July 31, 2026.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Rampart Reservoir?
Closest on our list: South Platte Fly Shop, 4 miles.
Can I drill holes at Rampart Reservoir?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as no; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Rampart Reservoir an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.