Spinney Mountain Reservoir Fishing
A 2,002-acre Colorado reservoir in Park County at 8,691 feet.
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Spinney Mountain Reservoir at a glance
Spinney Mountain Reservoir holds around 2,002 surface acres within Park County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 8,691 feet. Access runs through Spinney Mountain State Park. For gas and groceries, Hartsel sits roughly 9 miles off. It falls inside the Northeast Region on CPW maps.
Anglers come here for brown trout, cutbow, northern pike, rainbow trout, yellow perch and kokanee salmon (angling), by the CPW list. The brochure counts it as Gold Medal water. Trailers back in at 2 boat ramps. Boating allowed: Motor boats (gasoline). Reaching it is easy; crowds are high, CPW says. CPW winter status: 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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Every chip for Spinney Mountain 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.
Putting in at Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- North Ramp on Spinney Mountain Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Spinney Mountain State Park
- South Ramp on Spinney Mountain Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Spinney Mountain State Park
Walk-up spots at Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- Spinney Mountain Reservoir fishing access near Hartseleasy access, stocked: catchable trout, 8,691 ft
Other CPW ramps around Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- North Shore Ramp #2 on Eleven Mile ReservoirEleven Mile Reservoir, 8 miles southeast
- North Shore Ramp #1 on Eleven Mile ReservoirEleven Mile Reservoir, 8 miles southeast
- Witcher's Cove Ramp on Eleven Mile ReservoirEleven Mile Reservoir, 10 miles southeast
- North Ramp on Antero ReservoirAntero Reservoir, 14 miles west
- West Ramp on Tarryall ReservoirTarryall Reservoir, 17 miles north
- East Ramp on Tarryall ReservoirTarryall Reservoir, 17 miles north
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Bag limits at Spinney Mountain 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 |
CPW splits some limits by drainage, and Spinney Mountain Reservoir falls east of the Continental Divide. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at Spinney Mountain Reservoir unless a special rule says otherwise.
The special regulation entry for Spinney Mountain Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Spinney Mountain Reservoir | Artificial flies and lures only. Fishing prohibited one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 1, 20 inches long. Ice fishing prohibited. No bag and possession limit for yellow perch. | p. 37 |
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.
Recent trout releases at Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Catchable trout reached Spinney Mountain Reservoir often enough to earn 5 listings on the CPW report; the last is February 13, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| December 12, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| February 20, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| January 31, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| November 22, 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.
CPW record entries naming Spinney Mountain Reservoir
| Species | Category | Weight or length | Angler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Muskie | catch and release length | 42.50 in | Mike Deherrera | 2026 |
| Cutbow | catch and release length | 28.25 in | Grant Holtschlag | 2026 |
| trout, cutbow | weight | 20-4.8 (lbs.-ozs.) | Zach Cooper | 2025 |
| salmon, kokanee (angling) | weight | 6-13.0 (lbs.-ozs.) | Will Arduino | 1986 |
CPW state records by weight and catch-and-release length, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), retrieved October 25, 2026. All Colorado records.
Fishing events at Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Organizers, dates and weights for Spinney Mountain Reservoir are gathered separately.
Measuring Spinney Mountain Reservoir against close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinney Mountain Reservoir | 2,002 | 8,691 | 2 | yes | |
| Eleven Mile Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 3,415 | 8,565 | 3 | yes |
| Antero Reservoir | 14 miles west | 1,380 | 8,945 | 1 | |
| Tarryall Reservoir | 17 miles north | 190 | 8,864 | 2 | yes |
| Cheesman Reservoir | 24 miles northeast | 894 | 6,845 | 0 | |
| Fairplay Kids Pond | 26 miles northwest | 5 | 9,905 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
What sits near Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Lakes to pair with Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- Eleven Mile Reservoir8 miles southeast
- Antero Reservoir14 miles west
- Tarryall Reservoir17 miles north
- Cheesman Reservoir24 miles northeast
- Fairplay Kids Pond26 miles northwest
Bait and flies near Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- 11 Mile Marinamarina, Lake George, 6 miles
- Ark Anglersfly shop, Buena Vista, 28 miles
- UpRiver Fly Fishingfly shop, Buena Vista, 28 miles
- Flies & Liesbait and tackle shop, Sedalia, 29 miles
Registered outfitters around Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- ArkAnglers, LLCfishing guide, Salida
- Desert River Anglers, LLC.fishing guide, Woodland Park
- Pikes Peak Fishing Charters LLCfishing guide, Woodland Park
- Salida Fly LLCfly fishing guide, Buena Vista
- Tumbling Trout Fly Shopfly fishing guide, Lake George, (720) 363-2092
Mountain and plains towns near Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- Buena Vista29 miles
- Cripple Creek30 miles
- Woodland Park31 miles
Counties holding part of Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- Park Countyseat: Fairplay
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Species photos for anglers bound for Spinney Mountain Reservoir
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Planning notes for Spinney Mountain Reservoir in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
It lies in Park County, CPW Northeast Region, about 9 miles from Hartsel.
How much surface does Spinney Mountain Reservoir spread across when full?
The outline measures about 2,002 acres, at about 8,691 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
2 boat ramps on the CPW layer, North Ramp on Spinney Mountain Reservoir included.
Which species does CPW list for Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
The CPW roster names brown trout, cutbow, northern pike, rainbow trout, yellow perch, kokanee salmon (angling) and tiger muskie.
How many trout can I keep at Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Special rules for it sit in the table above.
How much is a one-day license for Spinney Mountain 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 Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
Yes: 5 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (1 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 1 in 2024); latest February 13, 2026.
Where do anglers at Spinney Mountain Reservoir get supplies?
11 Mile Marina, 6 miles out.
Which CPW record belongs to Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
Tiger Muskie, catch and release length 42.50 in, by Mike Deherrera in 2026.
What does CPW say about ice at Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
ice fishing listed as no, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Why is Spinney Mountain Reservoir called Gold Medal?
Yes. The brochure lists it among the Gold Medal lakes ("Spinney Mountain Reservoir in Park Co.").
Plan a Colorado day at Spinney Mountain Reservoir
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