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Dillon Reservoir sits right off I-70 between Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne. It has rainbows, browns, arctic char and kokanee, and some of the easiest mountain lake access in Colorado.
Looking for the latest Dillon Reservoir fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Dillon Reservoir.
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Dillon Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The water is cold and boat traffic is gone. Colorado Parks and Wildlife added Dillon to its catchable trout stocking report in early October.
Fish the inlets and Frisco Bay with leeches and Woolly Buggers, or a chironomid under an indicator. Big browns cruise the shorelines in fall.
Stocking report
Recent trout stocking from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's weekly report.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Dillon Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Chironomid #14-18, Scud #14-16, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Dillon Reservoir lake details
| Access | Marinas and shoreline access in Frisco and Dillon, plus the bike path around the lake. |
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| Elevation | About 9,000 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 81 miles, roughly 1 hour 45 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | All year, plus ice fishing |
| Fish | Rainbows, browns, arctic char, kokanee and lake trout |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Popular for ice fishing for char and trout. Never go out on less than 4 inches of clear ice. |
| Camping | Several national forest campgrounds around the lake (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes. Easy shore access from town parks. |
| Good to know | Afternoon wind is common. Mornings are calmest. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing for char and trout.
Spring
Ice-off trout at the inlets.
Summer
Trout from shore early and late.
Fall
Browns move shallow.
How to get there
Take I-70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to exit 203 (Frisco) or 205 (Dillon and Silverthorne).