Where to Go Tarryall Reservoir
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SUMMER HOURS 6am to 6pm Daily
Report Date: 5/27/2026
The boat ramp is open for the season
Current Conditions
Tarryall has continued to be a good and mellow option for stillwater anglers. While this lake doesnt get the press the rest of the South Park lakes do, its always a great option. The fish class here is much smaller than the other south Park lakes, but there are still some very nice fish here. In fact, we have been seeing some pretty large cutthroats being caught here. We have seen success all over the lake from both watercraft and from shore. We have seen some spots that produce great results, and some others that are way slower. If you are fishing areas that are slow, dont be afraid to play with your depth, casting distances, and even flies. A little adjustment is oftentimes the key. The fish are still relatively close to shore but are feeding a little deeper now. This lake can get windy, but its a fine line. Days with no wind will be less productive.
Tactics:
Indicator rigs at varied depths and slow crawling flies have been very effective. Dont be afraid to switch things up!
Hatches:
We are seeing some more activity in terms of bug life right now. Chironomids are getting a little thicker each day. Baitfish imitations are also picking up. We have even seen some fish taking smaller hoppers recently!
Tips:
Explore the lake, There is a lot of access from the shoreline. Dont be afraid to fish for pike here, they have been showing up in recent catches.
Weather:
Short Term- Cool and wet is the forecast. We will see conditions more akin to March than late May. This little stretch of cooler and wetter weather has sure been nice. After record warmth in March, its nice to see things stay cool and even get some rain. We will see some decent precipitation chances this whole week. Temps will be in the 60's and should see some afternoon rain each day. Things will briefly dry out on Saturday and Sunday and we should have a good amount of sun. After this week it will be nice to see the sun! Winds look calm for the most part, but could get intense with the arrival of a thunderstorm. This is the time of year where you want to keep your head on a swivel.
Long Term- At the conclusion of the weekend, we will return to more of a daily rain pattern. Each day is a carbon copy of the next and you can expect afternoon thunderstorms each day next week. Temps will be nice in the 60's and 70's and some of the storms could get rowdy. In all, it will be well below average temps and above average precipitation chances as we head into June. And to be honest, this is the best case scenario for the dry winter we had. Longer range forecasts are keeping this overall pattern in place, but as always we will have to wait and see. If the jet stream shifts even a little bit, we could be in for some hot and dry conditions.
NOW BOOKING STILLWATER TRIPS FOR 2026! EITHER BY SHORE OR BY BOAT, WE HAVE YOU COVERED.
in This is an area we specialize and are permitted to guide, so give us a shout if you have any questions or if you are interested in allowing one of our Orvis-Endorsed guides showing you how to conquer Tarryall Reservoir.