Strontia Springs Reservoir Fishing
A 84-acre Colorado reservoir in Jefferson County and Douglas County at 6,018 feet.
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Strontia Springs Reservoir at a glance
Strontia Springs Reservoir holds around 84 surface acres within Jefferson County and Douglas County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 6,018 feet. Access runs through Strontia Springs Reservoir. For gas and groceries, Roxborough Park sits roughly 4 miles off. It falls inside the Northeast Region on CPW maps.
Boating allowed: None. Reaching it is medium; crowds are low, 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.
Putting in at Strontia Springs Reservoir
Bring a float tube or use a ramp nearby: Strontia Springs Reservoir has none mapped.
Walk-up spots at Strontia Springs Reservoir
- Strontia Springs Reservoir fishing access near Roxborough Parkmedium access, 6,018 ft
Other CPW ramps around Strontia Springs Reservoir
- South Ramp on Chatfield ReservoirChatfield Reservoir, 9 miles northeast
- North Ramps on Chatfield Reservoir near ColumbineChatfield Reservoir, 10 miles north
- Bear Creek Reservoir boat rampBear Creek Reservoir, 16 miles north
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Reservoir storage at Strontia Springs Reservoir
Co. Division of Water Resources storage telemetry for Strontia Springs Reservoir (station STRRESCO), recorded October 25, 2026; retrieved October 25, 2026. Provisional data from CDSS.
Spring runoff fills Strontia Springs Reservoir; summer releases draw it down.
Bag limits at Strontia Springs 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 Strontia Springs Reservoir falls east of the Continental Divide. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at Strontia Springs 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.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strontia Springs Reservoir | 84 | 6,018 | 0 | ||
| Chatfield Pond #3 | 6 miles northeast | 19 | 5,468 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #5 | 6 miles northeast | 43 | 5,458 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #4 | 7 miles northeast | 12 | 5,448 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #2 | 7 miles northeast | 7 | 5,445 | 0 | |
| Chatfield Pond #1 | 7 miles northeast | 54 | 5,448 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
What sits near Strontia Springs Reservoir
Lakes to pair with Strontia Springs Reservoir
- Chatfield Pond #36 miles northeast
- Chatfield Pond #56 miles northeast
- Chatfield Pond #47 miles northeast
- Chatfield Pond #27 miles northeast
- Chatfield Pond #17 miles northeast
Bait and flies near Strontia Springs Reservoir
- 5280 Anglerfly shop, Sedalia, 8 miles
- Chatfield Marinamarina, Douglas, 9 miles
- Perfect Drift Fly Fishing Clubfly shop, Pine, 11 miles
- Ken's Anglersfly shop, Littleton, 11 miles
- Flies & Liesbait and tackle shop, Sedalia, 13 miles
- Hook Flyfishingbait and tackle shop, Highlands Ranch, 13 miles
Registered outfitters around Strontia Springs Reservoir
- Blue Quill Anglers, Inc.fishing guide, Evergreen
- Coal Creek Anglers LLCfishing guide, Golden
- Colorado Canyon Anglers LLCfishing guide, Wheat Ridge
- JDM Fishing & Outdoor Adventures, LLCfishing guide, Parker
- Trout Tricks LLCfishing guide, Westminster
- Colorado Fly Fish, LLCfly fishing guide, Castle Rock
- Colorado Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Broomfield, (970) 406-1538
- Heron Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Golden
Mountain and plains towns near Strontia Springs Reservoir
- Roxborough Park4 miles
- Ken Caryl10 miles
- Highlands Ranch12 miles
Counties holding part of Strontia Springs Reservoir
- Jefferson Countyseat: Golden
- Douglas Countyseat: Castle Rock
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Species photos for anglers bound for Strontia Springs Reservoir
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Planning notes for Strontia Springs Reservoir in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for Strontia Springs Reservoir?
It lies in Jefferson County and Douglas County, CPW Northeast Region, about 4 miles from Roxborough Park.
How much surface does Strontia Springs Reservoir spread across when full?
The outline measures about 84 acres, at about 6,018 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at Strontia Springs Reservoir?
No boat ramp appears for it.
Which species does CPW list for Strontia Springs Reservoir?
Its fish are not listed by CPW.
How many trout can I keep at Strontia Springs 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 Strontia Springs 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 Strontia Springs Reservoir?
It is not on the 2024 to 2026 catchable trout report.
Where do anglers at Strontia Springs Reservoir get supplies?
5280 Angler, 8 miles out.
Where can I check storage at Strontia Springs Reservoir?
Check Colorado Division of Water Resources telemetry above.
What does CPW say about ice at Strontia Springs Reservoir?
ice fishing listed as no, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Plan a Colorado day at Strontia Springs Reservoir
Fees, stamps and special rules sit on the license page.