Antero Reservoir Reopens For Fishing July 17th

Beginning on July 17th, anglers will be able to fish again in Antero Reservoir starting at 9:00 AM.

Antero Reservoir used to be one Colorado's most popular trout fishing spots, but it was drained in 2002 by Water Department in an effort to help other drought-ridden areas.

While it was empty, prison labor was used to dig out what is believed to be the original river channel. This channel includes habit structures for trout.

The lake has been restocked with rainbow, brown, cuttbow, brook, and splake trout.

New Fishing Regulations: The bag and possession limit for Antero is four trout, only one of which can be more than 16 inches. Regulations for the channel require flies and lures, with catch and release.

Getting There: Take Hwy 285 to Fairplay. About a mile south of Fairplay veer southeast on Hwy 9 toward Hartsel. After about 15 miles you will reach a stop sign at the intersection with Hwy 24. Turn right (west) on Hwy 24. The entrances to Antero Reservoir will be on your right. The entrance to the north access will be first and the entrance to the south access next.