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Tarryall Reservoir Fishing
A 190-acre Colorado reservoir in Park County at 8,864 feet.
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Park County
Getting to know Tarryall Reservoir
Its mapped shoreline gives Tarryall Reservoir close to 190 acres, all charted in Park County. At around 8,864 feet, it is high-country water. CPW files it under Tarryall Reservoir SWA. The closest town on the Census list is Hartsel, some 18 miles away. It belongs to the CPW Northeast Region.
Its fish on the CPW roster: brown trout, cutbow, northern pike, rainbow trout and trout. Boaters have 2 boat ramps to choose from. CPW sets the boating rule as Motor boats (gasoline). The Fishing Atlas rates access as easy and fishing pressure as high. Through the ice season: ice fishing listed as yes.
190acres
8,864feet elevation
2boat ramps
5species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Which fish Tarryall Reservoir holds
These Tarryall Reservoir species rest on CPW listings and records, not a full net survey.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Ramps CPW maps at Tarryall Reservoir
- East Ramp on Tarryall Reservoirboat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW; Tarryall Reservoir SWA
- West Ramp on Tarryall Reservoirboat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW; Tarryall Reservoir SWA
Fishing access points at Tarryall Reservoir
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWA 2accessible fishing area
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWA 3accessible fishing area
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWAaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout, 8,864 ft
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWA 4fishing access
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWA 5fishing access
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWA 6fishing access
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWA 7fishing access
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWA 8fishing access
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWA 9fishing access
- Tarryall Reservoir fishing access near Hartsel, Tarryall Reservoir SWA 10fishing access
Backup boat ramps near Tarryall Reservoir
- North Ramp on Spinney Mountain ReservoirSpinney Mountain Reservoir, 17 miles south
- South Ramp on Spinney Mountain ReservoirSpinney Mountain Reservoir, 18 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Water supply
How full Tarryall Reservoir is
1,151 acre-feetstorage, Tarryall Reservoir
Co. Division of Water Resources storage telemetry for Tarryall Reservoir (station TARRESCO), recorded October 25, 2026; retrieved October 25, 2026. Provisional data from CDSS.
Water rights, not anglers, set the level at Tarryall Reservoir.
Limits
Fish legal to carry home from Tarryall 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 |
The drainage column of the limits chart puts Tarryall Reservoir east of the Continental Divide. Waters stay open day and night all year in Colorado; the chart rows set the bag at Tarryall Reservoir.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Stocking
The stocking record for Tarryall Reservoir
CPW logged Tarryall Reservoir 16 listings on its stocking list, the newest dated August 7, 2026.
7listings in 2026
8listings in 2025
1listings in 2024
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| June 26, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| June 19, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| May 15, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| April 24, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| March 27, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| March 13, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| August 22, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| August 1, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| July 11, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| June 26, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| May 23, 2025 | 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.
Compare
Tarryall Reservoir beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarryall Reservoir | 190 | 8,864 | 2 | yes | |
| Spinney Mountain Reservoir | 17 miles south | 2,002 | 8,691 | 2 | yes |
| Cheesman Reservoir | 18 miles east | 894 | 6,845 | 0 | |
| Pine Valley Ranch Lake | 19 miles northeast | 5 | 6,870 | 0 | yes |
| Jefferson Lake | 21 miles northwest | 89 | 10,692 | 0 | yes |
| Fairplay Kids Pond | 21 miles west | 5 | 9,905 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Around Tarryall Reservoir on the map
Reservoirs and ponds near Tarryall Reservoir
- Spinney Mountain Reservoir17 miles south
- Cheesman Reservoir18 miles east
- Pine Valley Ranch Lake19 miles northeast
- Jefferson Lake21 miles northwest
- Fairplay Kids Pond21 miles west
Stores that stock up Tarryall Reservoir trips
- Perfect Drift Fly Fishing Clubfly shop, Pine, 19 miles
- 11 Mile Marinamarina, Lake George, 20 miles
- Native Fly Shop Incfly shop, Pine, 20 miles
- Flies & Liesbait and tackle shop, Sedalia, 21 miles
- 5280 Anglerfly shop, Sedalia, 24 miles
- Breckenridge Outfitterssporting goods store, Summit, 29 miles
Hiring a guide for Tarryall Reservoir
- Blue Quill Anglers, Inc.fishing guide, Evergreen
- Mountain Anglerfishing guide, Breckenridge, (970) 453-4665
- The Affable Angler Corp.fishing guide, Breckenridge
- Stonefly Angler LLCfly fishing guide, Breckenridge
- Tumbling Trout Fly Shopfly fishing guide, Lake George, (720) 363-2092
Nearest towns to Tarryall Reservoir
- Breckenridge30 miles
- Evergreen32 miles
- Roxborough Park33 miles
Tarryall Reservoir on the county pages
- Park Countyseat: Fairplay
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In photos
Photo views of fishing water near Tarryall Reservoir
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Answers
Colorado anglers ask this about Tarryall Reservoir
In what part of the state is Tarryall Reservoir?
Park County, CPW Northeast Region, about 18 miles from Hartsel.
Is Tarryall Reservoir a big reservoir?
About 190 acres, at about 8,864 feet.
Can a trailered boat get onto Tarryall Reservoir from a mapped ramp?
There are 2 boat ramps; West Ramp on Tarryall Reservoir heads the list.
Are trout part of the fishery at Tarryall Reservoir?
Expect brown trout, cutbow, northern pike, rainbow trout and trout.
What bag limit does the CPW chart set at Tarryall Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a CPW license required to fish Tarryall 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.
Has CPW listed Tarryall Reservoir for stocking recently?
It shows 16 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (7 in 2026, 8 in 2025, 1 in 2024); latest August 7, 2026.
Which store on the list is nearest Tarryall Reservoir?
Perfect Drift Fly Fishing Club, about 19 miles away.
Who reports the water level at Tarryall Reservoir?
Above: Colorado Division of Water Resources telemetry.
Is Tarryall Reservoir an ice fishing spot?
Its winter entry reads ice fishing listed as yes; drill test holes first.
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