Wolford Mountain Reservoir Fishing
A 1,548-acre Colorado reservoir in Grand County at 7,410 feet.
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Wolford Mountain Reservoir: setting, size and how to reach it
Wolford Mountain Reservoir spreads over roughly 1,548 acres of Grand County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 7,410 feet above sea level. Wolford Mountain Recreation Area manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in Kremmling, near 8 miles from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Northwest Region water.
CPW records brown trout, cutbow, kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, snake river cutthroat trout and northern pike in this water. Launching happens at 1 boat ramp. The boating entry reads Motor boats (gasoline). CPW calls access easy; pressure runs high. For hard water, CPW has ice fishing listed as yes.
CPW Quality Waters: Stagecoach Reservoir is a 20-minute drive south of Steamboat Springs. Stagecoach State Park is situated on the reservoir and offers numerous camping and recreational amenities, including a great trail system. The reservoir boasts an incredible fishery with a great deal of shore-fishing access as well as two boat ramps and a full-service marina. Rainbow trout is the primary fish targeted with quality and preferred-sized fish, in the 16” – 21” range, caught frequently. The occasional large brown trout is encountered as well, and there exists the opportunity to target trophy-sized northern pike.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Tap a fish to open its Colorado page, with limits and records, from Wolford Mountain Reservoir.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Launching a boat at Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Wolford Mountain Reservoir boat rampboat ramp, ANS inspection
Atlas fishing locations at Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Wolford Mountain Reservoir fishing access near Kremmling, Wolford Mountain Recreation Area 2accessible fishing area
- Wolford Mountain Reservoir fishing access near Kremmling, Wolford Mountain Recreation Areaaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout and sub-catchables, 7,410 ft
When the Wolford Mountain Reservoir ramp is crowded
- Williams Fork Reservoir boat rampWilliams Fork Reservoir, 15 miles southeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Water supply gauge at Wolford Mountain Reservoir
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Wolford Mtn Reservoir Nr Kremmling, Co | 7,443.85 ft lake elevation | Oct 27 7:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 27, 2026 8:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Colorado reservoirs rise with runoff and drop through irrigation season, so ramps at Wolford Mountain Reservoir can change by the week.
Harvest rules for Wolford 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 |
| 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 |
Drainage matters for walleye, wiper and perch limits; Wolford Mountain Reservoir sits west of the Continental Divide. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Wolford Mountain Reservoir.
Brochure rules for Wolford Mountain Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Wolford Mountain Reservoir | Access, including for fishing, prohibited within 150 ft. of any kokanee spawning trap or wing net from Oct. 1–Dec. 1. | p. 39 |
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.
Trout stocking dates at Wolford Mountain Reservoir
CPW put Wolford Mountain Reservoir on its weekly catchable trout report 6 listings; the most recent listing is dated July 17, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| July 10, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| May 8, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| November 26, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| November 21, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| May 23, 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.
How Wolford Mountain Reservoir measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolford Mountain Reservoir | 1,548 | 7,410 | 1 | yes | |
| Red Dirt Reservoir | 8 miles west | 190 | 9,062 | 0 | |
| Williams Fork Reservoir | 15 miles southeast | 1,552 | 7,807 | 1 | |
| Muddy Pass Lake | 18 miles northwest | 12 | 8,770 | 0 | yes |
| Two Ledge Reservoir | 18 miles north | 5 | 9,739 | 0 | |
| Slack And Weiss Reservoir | 19 miles north | 10 | 8,973 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The ground surrounding Wolford Mountain Reservoir
Other reservoirs within a drive of Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Red Dirt Reservoir8 miles west
- Williams Fork Reservoir15 miles southeast
- Muddy Pass Lake18 miles northwest
- Two Ledge Reservoir18 miles north
- Slack And Weiss Reservoir19 miles north
Where to buy line and lures near Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Cutthroat Anglersfly shop, Silverthorne, 17 miles
- Heeney Marina At Green Mtnmarina, Silverthorne, 21 miles
- Master Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Heeney, 21 miles
- Stagecoach Marinamarina, Oak Creek, 25 miles
- Granby Bait N Tacklebait and tackle shop, Granby, 26 miles
- Highland Marinamarina, Grand, 28 miles
Outfitters who fish Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Bucktail Chartersfishing guide, Grand Lake, (970) 380-1743
- Fishing with Bernie, LLCfishing guide, Granby
- Grand County Fishing Company, L.L.Cfishing guide, Fraser
Beds and gas close to Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Kremmling8 miles
- Granby27 miles
- Steamboat Springs30 miles
County guides that cover Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Grand Countyseat: Hot Sulphur Springs
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Reservoirs and creeks near Wolford Mountain Reservoir in photos
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Before you drive to Wolford Mountain Reservoir, read these
Where in Colorado is Wolford Mountain Reservoir?
CPW maps it in Grand County, CPW Northwest Region, about 8 miles from Kremmling.
How many acres does Wolford Mountain Reservoir cover on CPW maps?
Close to 1,548 acres by the CPW outline, at about 7,410 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Wolford Mountain Reservoir?
Yes: 1 boat ramp; Wolford Mountain Reservoir boat ramp is one.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Wolford Mountain Reservoir?
CPW lists brown trout, cutbow, kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, snake river cutthroat trout, northern pike and walleye.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Wolford Mountain Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Extra rules from the brochure apply; they are above.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Wolford Mountain Reservoir on a short license?
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.
When did CPW last list Wolford Mountain Reservoir for trout?
The report carries 6 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (3 in 2026, 3 in 2025); latest July 17, 2026.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Wolford Mountain Reservoir?
Closest on our list: Cutthroat Anglers, 17 miles.
What does the latest reading at Wolford Mountain Reservoir show?
See the USGS gauge in the band above.
Can I drill holes at Wolford Mountain Reservoir?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as yes; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Wolford Mountain Reservoir an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.