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Silverjack Reservoir Fishing
A 279-acre Colorado reservoir in Gunnison County at 8,931 feet.
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Gunnison County
Silverjack Reservoir at a glance
Silverjack Reservoir holds around 279 surface acres within Gunnison County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 8,931 feet. Access runs through Uncompahgre National Forest. For gas and groceries, Portland sits roughly 12 miles off. It falls inside the Southwest Region on CPW maps.
Anglers come here for native cutthroat trout and rainbow trout, by the CPW list. Boating allowed: Non-motorized. Reaching it is easy; crowds are medium, CPW says. CPW winter status: ice fishing listed as yes.
279acres
8,931feet elevation
0boat ramps
2species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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The fishery at Silverjack Reservoir
Every chip for Silverjack 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.
Access
Putting in at Silverjack Reservoir
Bring a float tube or use a ramp nearby: Silverjack Reservoir has none mapped.
Walk-up spots at Silverjack Reservoir
- Silverjack Reservoir fishing access near Ridgwayeasy access, stocked: sub-catchables, 8,931 ft
Other CPW ramps around Silverjack Reservoir
- Dutch Charlie boat ramp on Ridgway ReservoirRidgway Reservoir, 11 miles west
- Lake Fork boat ramp on Blue Mesa ReservoirBlue Mesa Reservoir, 20 miles northeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Water supply
Reservoir storage at Silverjack Reservoir
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Jack Reservoir Near Cimarron, Co | 8,873.33 ft lake elevation | Oct 27 8:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 27, 2026 8:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Spring runoff fills Silverjack Reservoir; summer releases draw it down.
Limits
Bag limits at Silverjack 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 |
CPW splits some limits by drainage, and Silverjack Reservoir falls west of the Continental Divide. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at Silverjack 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.
Compare
Measuring Silverjack Reservoir against close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverjack Reservoir | 279 | 8,931 | 0 | ||
| Rowdy Reservoir | 1 mile northeast | 4 | 9,192 | 0 | |
| Buckhorn Lake Little | 10 miles northwest | 10 | 9,749 | 0 | |
| Buckhorn Lake Big | 10 miles northwest | 18 | 9,725 | 0 | |
| Ridgway Reservoir | 11 miles west | 967 | 6,770 | 1 | yes |
| Morrow Point Reservoir | 17 miles north | 755 | 7,165 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
What sits near Silverjack Reservoir
Lakes to pair with Silverjack Reservoir
- Rowdy Reservoir1 mile northeast
- Buckhorn Lake Little10 miles northwest
- Buckhorn Lake Big10 miles northwest
- Ridgway Reservoir11 miles west
- Morrow Point Reservoir17 miles north
Bait and flies near Silverjack Reservoir
- Ridgeway Marinamarina, Ouray, 11 miles
- RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Servicefly shop, Ridgway, 13 miles
- Eik Creek Marinamarina, Gunnison, 20 miles
- Lake Forkmarina, Gunnison, 20 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Montrosesporting goods store, Montrose, 24 miles
- Telluride Anglerfly shop, San Miguel, 25 miles
Registered outfitters around Silverjack Reservoir
- Crested Butte Angler LLCfishing guide, Crested Butte
- Gunnison Valley Anglers Cofishing guide, Gunnison River, Gunnison
- High Mountain Drifters Guide Service, LLCfishing guide, Gunnison
- Dragonfly Anglers, LLCfly fishing guide, Crested Butte
Mountain and plains towns near Silverjack Reservoir
- Ridgway13 miles
- Montrose24 miles
- Telluride25 miles
Counties holding part of Silverjack Reservoir
- Gunnison Countyseat: Gunnison
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Species photos for anglers bound for Silverjack Reservoir
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Answers
Planning notes for Silverjack Reservoir in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for Silverjack Reservoir?
It lies in Gunnison County, CPW Southwest Region, about 12 miles from Portland.
How much surface does Silverjack Reservoir spread across when full?
The outline measures about 279 acres, at about 8,931 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at Silverjack Reservoir?
No boat ramp appears for it.
Which species does CPW list for Silverjack Reservoir?
The CPW roster names native cutthroat trout and rainbow trout.
How many trout can I keep at Silverjack 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 Silverjack 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.
How often does CPW stock Silverjack Reservoir?
It is not on the 2024 to 2026 catchable trout report.
Where do anglers at Silverjack Reservoir get supplies?
Ridgeway Marina, 11 miles out.
Where can I check storage at Silverjack Reservoir?
Check the USGS gauge above.
What does CPW say about ice at Silverjack Reservoir?
ice fishing listed as yes, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Plan a Colorado day at Silverjack Reservoir
Fees, stamps and special rules sit on the license page.