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Horsetooth Reservoir Conditions
Current Conditions
Park Elevation 5430'Report Last Updated: 10/7/2008
These reports are updated only when conditions change
Horsetooth Reservoir
- Park Situation
The SWIMBEACH at Horsetooth Reservoir is now CLOSED to SWIMMING.
The beach will remain open for day use, although no swimming will be allowed. Persons will be allowed to wade into the water to a waist-deep level, as is allowed throughout the rest of the reservoir. The swimbeach area is day use only, and closes at sunset.
For the latest information about Horsetooth recreation access and closures, call the Horsetooth Hotline at (970) 679-4554.
- Fishing Conditions
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The fishing has slowed down for smallmouth bass and walleye fishing at Horsetooth. Most presentations of a variety of color are producing fish. Fly fishermen are also reporting good success with sinking fly lines. Lots of smaller smallmouth bass are being caught throughought the day. The surface water temperature is about 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Some trout are still being caught. As a reminder, all walleye must be over 18 inches to keep them, but you can only keep one walleye over 21 inches and all smallmouth bass must be 12 inches or more.
For more current conditions and stocking reports please see the Division of Wildlife website: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/Reports/StatewideConditions/Send and receive messages from fellow fishermen and gain precious fishing knowledge! Join us at these fishing forums: www.fishexplorer.com and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fishlarimer
- Water Level & Boat Ramp
The Satanka ramp is now closed. The south ramp in South Bay is also closed. The north boat ramp in South Bay is open and has two docks in place. The Inlet Bay ramp is open and the docks are in the water.
The reservoir's water levels are fluctuating. The current surface water temperature is approximately 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Water Elevation
Maximum water elevation = 5,430 ft. above sea level.
Current water elevation = 5384 ft. feet above sea level.- Camping
All campsites are open and reservable.
Boat-in campsites are on a First-Come-First-Served basis. See rangers for permit and information.
- Wildlife
This time of year we have many deer, foxes, and coyotes in the area. Please use caution while driving.
We have also had recent sightings of a small black bear in the South Bay area.
- Park Events
See the Event Calander for additional activities: http://larimer.org/naturalresources/parks_calendar.cfm
- Activities
- See the Parks and Open Lands Event Calendar