Stagecoach Reservoir Fishing
A 768-acre Colorado reservoir in Routt County at 7,140 feet.
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Arriving at Stagecoach Reservoir: what it is like
About 768 acres of reservoir water make up Stagecoach Reservoir, which lies in Routt County. The water lies at about 7,140 feet of elevation. CPW lists Stagecoach State Park as the managing property. Oak Creek lies about 5 miles from the mapped point of the lake. The Northwest Region of CPW covers it.
CPW lists northern pike, rainbow trout, walleye and trout for it. The ramp layer shows 2 boat ramps. For boats, CPW lists Motor boats (gasoline). Expect easy access and high pressure, by CPW notes. The atlas entry shows ice fishing listed as yes.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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The roster for Stagecoach Reservoir joins the CPW species field with record catches and stocking.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Where trailers back in at Stagecoach Reservoir
- North Ramp on Stagecoach Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Stagecoach State Park
- South Ramp on Stagecoach Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Stagecoach State Park
Shore access around Stagecoach Reservoir
- Stagecoach Reservoir fishing access near Oak Creekeasy access, stocked: catchable trout, 7,140 ft
- Willow Crossing fishing access near Oak Creekfishing access
Ramps a short tow from Stagecoach Reservoir
- Yamcolo Boat RampYamcolo Reservoir, 19 miles southwest
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The keep-or-release rules at Stagecoach 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 |
On the CPW drainage map, Stagecoach Reservoir lies west of the Continental Divide. Possession equals what you hold in the field, in camp and at home; at Stagecoach Reservoir the chart sets it.
Where Stagecoach Reservoir breaks from the statewide chart
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach Reservoir | No bag or possession limit for walleye. | 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.
When CPW stocked Stagecoach Reservoir
The stocking report names Stagecoach Reservoir 1 listing, latest November 14, 2025.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest 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.
Stagecoach Reservoir in the Colorado record book
| Species | Category | Weight or length | Angler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| northern pike | weight | 30-11.0 (lbs.-ozs.) | Tim Bone | 2006 |
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.
Stagecoach Reservoir and the reservoirs around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach Reservoir | 768 | 7,140 | 2 | yes | |
| Casey Pond | 12 miles north | 4 | 6,742 | 0 | yes |
| Crosho Lake | 13 miles southwest | 52 | 8,899 | 0 | |
| Dumont Lake | 15 miles northeast | 44 | 9,512 | 0 | yes |
| Chatfield Reservoir, Rio Blanco County | 16 miles southwest | 11 | 10,459 | 0 | |
| Red Dirt Reservoir | 16 miles east | 190 | 9,062 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Neighbors of Stagecoach Reservoir
Colorado lakes in the Stagecoach Reservoir neighborhood
- Casey Pond12 miles north
- Crosho Lake13 miles southwest
- Dumont Lake15 miles northeast
- Chatfield Reservoir, Rio Blanco County16 miles southwest
- Red Dirt Reservoir16 miles east
Fly shops and bait stores around Stagecoach Reservoir
- Stagecoach Marinamarina, Oak Creek, under a mile
- Steamboat Flyfisherbait and tackle shop, Steamboat Springs, 14 miles
- Straightline Outdoor Sportsbait and tackle shop, Steamboat Springs, 14 miles
Paid guides within reach of Stagecoach Reservoir
- North Park Fishing Club, LLCfishing guide, Steamboat Springs
- Yampa Valley Anglers, LLCfishing guide, Yampa River, Yampa, (970) 819-4376
- Flying Diamond Events, LLCfly fishing guide, Oak Creek
- Great Divide Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Steamboat Springs
- Steamboat Flyfisher LLCfly fishing guide, Steamboat Springs
Communities within reach of Stagecoach Reservoir
- Steamboat Springs14 miles
- Hayden26 miles
- Kremmling30 miles
Stagecoach Reservoir and the counties around it
- Routt Countyseat: Steamboat Springs
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A photo lineup of the fish at Stagecoach Reservoir
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Stagecoach Reservoir, question by question
How do I find Stagecoach Reservoir on a Colorado map?
Head for Routt County, CPW Northwest Region, about 5 miles from Oak Creek.
How large a reservoir or lake is Stagecoach Reservoir?
Some 768 acres, at about 7,140 feet.
Where does CPW map a ramp at Stagecoach Reservoir?
CPW maps 2 boat ramps, among them North Ramp on Stagecoach Reservoir.
What is on the fish list at Stagecoach Reservoir?
northern pike, rainbow trout, walleye and trout, by CPW sources.
What may I take home from Stagecoach Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. A brochure special regulation also names it; see the table above.
Which CPW license do I buy for Stagecoach 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.
Is Stagecoach Reservoir on the trout stocking report?
1 listing on the CPW catchable trout report (1 in 2025); latest November 14, 2025.
Which tackle counter on our Colorado list is nearest Stagecoach Reservoir?
Stagecoach Marina sits under a mile from the water.
What record does Stagecoach Reservoir hold?
northern pike, weight 30-11.0 (lbs.-ozs.), by Tim Bone in 2006.
Is Stagecoach Reservoir worth hauling an auger to in winter?
Atlas entry: ice fishing listed as yes. Judge the ice in person.
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