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Horsetooth Reservoir Conditions
Current Conditions
Park Elevation 5430'Report Last Updated: 7/11/2008
These reports are updated only when conditions change
Spring at Horsetooth
- Park Situation
THE SWIMBEACH AT HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON.
The swimbeach area is day use only, and closes at sunset. No lifeguards will be on duty, so please use caution and stay within the orange swim line.
For the latest information about Horsetooth recreation access and closures, call the Horsetooth Hotline at (970) 679-4554.
- Fishing Conditions
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It's now the prime time 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. The surface water temperature is about 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Some trout are still being caught, but the number being caught has dropped off drastically from the typical early spring numbers. 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, both South Bay ramps, and the Inlet Bay ramp are open and the docks are in the water.
The reservoir's water levels are fluctuating. The current surface water temperature is approximately 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Water Elevation
Maximum water elevation = 5,430 ft.
Current water elevation = 5405.7 ft.- Camping
All campsites are open and reservable.
- Wildlife
This time of year we have many deer and foxes in the area. Please use caution while driving.
- Park Events
- Activities
- See the Parks and Open Lands Event Calendar