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Report Date: 12/10/2024
11 MILE RESERVOIR IS NOW COMPLETELY CAPPED WITH ICE. THE WEST END HAS THE THICKEST ICE RIGHT NOW.
**ON 12/11 AND 12/12, AURORA WATER WILL BE TESTING VALVES IN THE DAM ON SPINNEY. THIS COULD CREATES SUDDEN RUSHES OF WATER INTO 11 MILE. PWE ARE UNSURE WHAT THIS WILL DO TO THE ICE ON THE WEST END. USE CAUTION ON THESE DAYS!
Current Conditions:
11 Mile has completely capped with ice an ice season is on at 11 Mile. The early season ice fishing has been great on the west and south shorelines.
Various jigs have been working.
Tips:
Always use caution on early season ice.
Weather:
Short Term- This recent storm brought about 4 inches of snow to the area. After a long dry spell this is a welcome sight. Temperatures will be brutally cold today with highs in the teens. We could also see a bit of wind making things that much colder. Things will slowly start to warm up as we progress through the week. It looks like we will enter another dry spell, but temperatures will remain right about seasonal averages. Expect temps in the 20's 30's for highs, and into the single digits for lows this week. Winds will be a factor early in the week but will mellow out as we progress through the week. Winter is here.
Long Term- Longer range forecasts dont look all that particularly good for precipitation. There will be some disturbances moving through the state on Friday, but it doesnt look to really affect this area right now. Early next week (12/17 ish) another front is developing and could impact the area. As always, we will have to wait until we get closer to that time to see the exact impact. Beyond that alot of weather models are predicting some potential storms around 12/22-12/25. We very well may have a white Christmas this year. With this recent storm, statewide snowpack still remains slightly above average. This is in large due to the lower sun angle and we are not seeing really any smelting, especially at elevation.
Our snowpack as of today in the South Platte basin is a little below average at 95% of average for this time of the year. Last weeks warmer temps and ild conditions dipped us below the median for the first time this year. Dont be alarmed, this is still a good level for the overall snowpack and we will be sure to add to it in the coming weeks.
NOW BOOKING ICE FISHING TRIPS FOR WINTER!
This is an area we offer guided fly fishing AND ice fishing trips. Angler's Covey is home to some of the best and most passionate stillwater and ice fishing experts in the area. If you have never tried ice fishing, this is a great time to do it!
Elevenmile Reservoir is the heart of South Park fishing. This amazing fishery can challenge anglers mostly because it is so big that it's difficult to locate fish. The reservoir has rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, carp, and northern pike. The average fish caught is around 16 inches. However, because of the size and depth of the reservoir and the abundance of nutrients, Elevenmile can grow very large trout and pike. There are great facilities including a shower at the main office for campers. A daily state parks pass for Elevenmile is 7 dollars.
This is an area we specialize in 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 Elevenmile Reservoir.