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Elevenmile Reservoir is a big, high South Park reservoir with rainbows, cutthroat, kokanee and some of the biggest pike in the state. It is open to fishing all year.
Looking for the latest Elevenmile Reservoir river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Elevenmile Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public water level gauge for Elevenmile Reservoir. Call the shop or the park for the latest.
Wind forecast
Elevenmile Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The lake was about 49ยฐF at the end of October and nearly full. Trout fishing is good from shore and boats, and pike are active along the weed edges.
Fly anglers should strip leeches and Woolly Buggers along drop-offs, or fish chironomids under an indicator. The boat ramp has closed for the season, but the park is open.
Stocking report
Recent trout stocking from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's weekly report.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Elevenmile Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Chironomid #14-18, Clouser Minnow #2-4, Scud #14-16, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Elevenmile Reservoir lake details
| Access | Elevenmile State Park, off County Road 92 south of Lake George. A state parks pass is required. |
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| Elevation | About 8,600 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 100 miles, roughly 2 hours 31 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | All year, including ice fishing |
| Fish | Rainbows, cutthroat, kokanee, browns and northern pike |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X to 5X tippet. Wire or heavy fluorocarbon for pike. |
| Ice fishing | A popular ice fishing lake once safe ice forms. Never go out on less than 4 inches of clear ice. |
| Camping | Elevenmile State Park campgrounds, open all year |
| Kids | Yes. Easy shore access and lots of stocked trout. |
| Good to know | Wind and cold come fast at this elevation. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing for trout and pike.
Spring
Ice-off trout cruise the shallows.
Summer
Kokanee trolling, damsels and Callibaetis.
Fall
Pike and trout feed hard before ice.
How to get there
Take US-285 southwest to Fairplay or US-24 west through Woodland Park to Lake George, then follow County Road 92 to Elevenmile State Park.