Rosemont Reservoir Fishing
A 50-acre Colorado reservoir in Teller County at 9,659 feet.
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Rosemont Reservoir: setting, size and how to reach it
Rosemont Reservoir spreads over roughly 50 acres of Teller County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 9,659 feet above sea level. Rosemont Reservoir SWA manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in Rock Creek Park, near 7 miles from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Southeast Region water.
CPW records trout in this water. The boating entry reads None. CPW calls access medium; pressure runs medium. 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 Rosemont Reservoir.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Launching a boat at Rosemont Reservoir
CPW maps no boat ramp right on Rosemont Reservoir; the nearest ones follow.
Atlas fishing locations at Rosemont Reservoir
- Rosemont Reservoir fishing access near Rock Creek Parkmedium access, stocked: catchable trout and sub-catchables, 9,659 ft
When the Rosemont Reservoir ramp is crowded
- Skaguay Reservoir SWASkaguay Reservoir, 6 miles southwest
- Rampart Reservoir boat rampRampart Reservoir, 17 miles north
- Brush Hollow SWABrush Hollow Reservoir, 19 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Water supply gauge at Rosemont Reservoir
City of Colorado Springs (Station cooperator) storage telemetry for Rosemont Reservoir Near Pueblo (station ROMOCOCO), recorded October 25, 2026; retrieved October 25, 2026. Provisional data from CDSS.
Colorado reservoirs rise with runoff and drop through irrigation season, so ramps at Rosemont Reservoir can change by the week.
Harvest rules for Rosemont 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; Rosemont Reservoir sits in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Rosemont Reservoir.
Brochure rules for Rosemont Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemont Reservoir | Artificial flies and lures only. Ice fishing prohibited. | p. 33 |
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 Rosemont Reservoir
CPW put Rosemont Reservoir on its weekly catchable trout report 4 listings; the most recent listing is dated August 28, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| September 5, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| August 15, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| May 30, 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 Rosemont Reservoir measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont Reservoir | 50 | 9,659 | 0 | yes | |
| McReynolds Reservoir | 4 miles northwest | 92 | 10,921 | 0 | |
| Mason Reservoir | 5 miles northwest | 109 | 10,916 | 0 | |
| Skaguay Reservoir | 5 miles southwest | 110 | 8,915 | 1 | yes |
| Quail Lake | 9 miles northeast | 17 | 5,938 | 0 | yes |
| Prospect Lake | 11 miles northeast | 46 | 6,078 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The ground surrounding Rosemont Reservoir
Other reservoirs within a drive of Rosemont Reservoir
- McReynolds Reservoir4 miles northwest
- Mason Reservoir5 miles northwest
- Skaguay Reservoir5 miles southwest
- Quail Lake9 miles northeast
- Prospect Lake11 miles northeast
Where to buy line and lures near Rosemont Reservoir
- Patriot Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 9 miles
- 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
- Roadrunner Baitbait and tackle shop, Colorado Springs, 12 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Colorado Springssporting goods store, Colorado Springs, 13 miles
Outfitters who fish Rosemont Reservoir
- Desert River Anglers, LLC.fishing guide, Woodland Park
- Pikes Peak Fishing Charters LLCfishing guide, Woodland Park
Beds and gas close to Rosemont Reservoir
- Manitou Springs9 miles
- Stratmoor10 miles
- Fort Carson12 miles
County guides that cover Rosemont Reservoir
- Teller Countyseat: Cripple Creek
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Reservoirs and creeks near Rosemont Reservoir in photos
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Before you drive to Rosemont Reservoir, read these
Where in Colorado is Rosemont Reservoir?
CPW maps it in Teller County, CPW Southeast Region, about 7 miles from Rock Creek Park.
How many acres does Rosemont Reservoir cover on CPW maps?
Close to 50 acres by the CPW outline, at about 9,659 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Rosemont Reservoir?
CPW maps none here; try a neighbor.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Rosemont Reservoir?
CPW lists trout.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Rosemont 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 Rosemont Reservoir on a short license?
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.
When did CPW last list Rosemont Reservoir for trout?
The report carries 4 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (1 in 2026, 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024); latest August 28, 2026.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Rosemont Reservoir?
Closest on our list: Patriot Outfitters, 9 miles.
What does the latest reading at Rosemont Reservoir show?
See Colorado Division of Water Resources telemetry in the band above.
Can I drill holes at Rosemont Reservoir?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as no; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Rosemont Reservoir an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.