Trickle Park Reservoir Fishing
A 113-acre Colorado reservoir in Delta County at 9,930 feet.
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Arriving at Trickle Park Reservoir: what it is like
About 113 acres of reservoir water make up Trickle Park Reservoir, which lies in Delta County. The water lies at about 9,930 feet of elevation. CPW lists Grand Mesa National Forest as the managing property. Cedaredge lies about 11 miles from the mapped point of the lake. The Southwest Region of CPW covers it.
CPW lists brown trout, rainbow trout, snake river cutthroat trout and trout for it. For boats, CPW lists Motor boats (gasoline). Expect easy access and medium 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 Trickle Park 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 Trickle Park Reservoir
No ramp at Trickle Park Reservoir shows on the CPW layer, so try a neighbor below.
Shore access around Trickle Park Reservoir
- Trickle Park Reservoir fishing access near Cedaredgeeasy access, stocked: sub-catchables, 9,930 ft
Ramps a short tow from Trickle Park Reservoir
- Early Settlers Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 12 miles north
- Island Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 13 miles north
- Oak Point Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 13 miles north
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The keep-or-release rules at Trickle Park 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, Trickle Park Reservoir lies west of the Continental Divide. Possession equals what you hold in the field, in camp and at home; at Trickle Park Reservoir the chart sets it.
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 Trickle Park Reservoir
The stocking report names Trickle Park Reservoir 3 listings, latest June 19, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| June 19, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| June 18, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| June 18, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest 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.
Trickle Park Reservoir and the reservoirs around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trickle Park Reservoir | 113 | 9,930 | 0 | yes | |
| Elk Park Reservoir | under a mile southwest | 11 | 10,069 | 0 | |
| Military Park Reservoir | under a mile northwest | 28 | 10,108 | 0 | |
| Vela Reservoir | under a mile north | 19 | 10,090 | 0 | |
| Cedar Mesa Reservoir | 2 miles east | 31 | 9,949 | 0 | |
| Twin Lake #2 South | 2 miles northeast | 10 | 10,411 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Neighbors of Trickle Park Reservoir
Colorado lakes in the Trickle Park Reservoir neighborhood
- Elk Park Reservoirunder a mile southwest
- Military Park Reservoirunder a mile northwest
- Vela Reservoirunder a mile north
- Cedar Mesa Reservoir2 miles east
- Twin Lake #2 South2 miles northeast
Fly shops and bait stores around Trickle Park Reservoir
- Walker's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Whitewater, 26 miles
Paid guides within reach of Trickle Park Reservoir
- Scotts High Country Anglers LLCfishing guide, Parachute
- Western Anglers Guide Service LLCfishing guide, Grand Junction
- Colorado West Slope Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Grand Junction
Communities within reach of Trickle Park Reservoir
- Cedaredge11 miles
- Orchard City17 miles
- Paonia20 miles
Trickle Park Reservoir and the counties around it
- Delta Countyseat: Delta
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A photo lineup of the fish at Trickle Park Reservoir
Photo: Meine Mutter (Erlaubnis liegt vor), CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Eric Engbretson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Photo: Nick Loveland, CC0
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
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Trickle Park Reservoir, question by question
How do I find Trickle Park Reservoir on a Colorado map?
Head for Delta County, CPW Southwest Region, about 11 miles from Cedaredge.
How large a reservoir or lake is Trickle Park Reservoir?
Some 113 acres, at about 9,930 feet.
Where does CPW map a ramp at Trickle Park Reservoir?
The ramp layer is empty for this water.
What is on the fish list at Trickle Park Reservoir?
brown trout, rainbow trout, snake river cutthroat trout and trout, by CPW sources.
What may I take home from Trickle Park Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Which CPW license do I buy for Trickle Park 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 Trickle Park Reservoir on the trout stocking report?
3 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024); latest June 19, 2026.
Which tackle counter on our Colorado list is nearest Trickle Park Reservoir?
Walker's Bait & Tackle sits about 26 miles from the water.
Is Trickle Park Reservoir worth hauling an auger to in winter?
Atlas entry: ice fishing listed as yes. Judge the ice in person.
Aim the truck at Trickle Park Reservoir this season
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