Where to Go Elevenmile Reservoir
Current Reports
Anglers Covey Bug Of The Month:
SUMMER HOURS 6 am to 6 pm Daily
Report Date: 7/16/2026
North Shore boat ramp is now open for the season from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset daily.
Witchers Cove boat ramp is open on WEEKENDS ONLY from 6 am to 4 pm until September 6th
Current Conditions
Elevenmile Reservoir is the go-to reservoir for this year. The fishing has been bonkers, and the water levels are solid. Denver Water pushed the water out of Antero and is storing a lot of it here. They also moved 1k fish into the reservoir! The trout are very active right now and ready to eat!
Guide Report:
Vance Williams & Scott Pennington 7-9-2026
All 4 seasons in one day. A great day of fishing!
Tactics:
As the summer rolls on and the heat sets in. The fish are pushing onto the shelves and into deeper water. Slip indicator rigs are a great tool when fishing deeper. A sinking line can also help you get into the zone with efficiency. Vary your retrieves and put a pattern together for the best success.
Hatches:
In July, the Damsels are all the talk. These larger bugs are a great option if you are seeing activity up top on warm days. Their nymph is also an excellent bug to throw under an indicator. Sub-surface, keep fishing those Chironomids, Calibaetis, and Leeches!
Tips:
Changing retrieves can make a big difference. Especially if the lake is glassy (not that it usually is). Adding some movement to your indicator rigs will help make your subsurface flies appear more imitative and natural.
Weather:
Short Term- They are forecasting some rain today. This is likely to be our typical afternoon thunderstorm. Watch out for the lightning!
Long Term- A mild week is in store for us up near South Park. Temps sitting in the 70's with some cloud cover throughout most of the week. Looking further out....they are saying rain next week!
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- - Bubba's Callibaetis, size 16
- - Galloups callibaetis, size 16
- - Rowley's grey bot, size 14
- - Balanced leather leach, black/olive, size 10
- - Poxyback callibaetis, size 16
- Parachute Adams, sizes 14-16
- Renegade, sizes 14-16
- Amy's Ant, red, sizes 14-16
- - Mini Dungeon, olive, size 8
- - Silk Kitty, yellow, size 4
- - Game changer, white, size 6
- - Meat whistle, light colors. size 8
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.