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Green Mountain Reservoir sits along Highway 9 north of Silverthorne, with lake trout, kokanee, rainbows and browns and much less traffic than Dillon.
Looking for the latest Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain Reservoir.
Water level
Wind forecast
Green Mountain Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The reservoir is low after a dry year. The gauge below shows the current level.
Fish streamers and leeches near the inlets and rocky points. Fall lake trout can be close to shore.
Stocking report
Recent trout stocking from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's weekly report.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Green Mountain Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-10, Clouser Minnow #2-4, Chironomid #14-18, Balanced Leech #10, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Green Mountain Reservoir lake details
| Access | Several national forest day-use areas and ramps along Highway 9. |
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| Elevation | About 7,950 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 102 miles, roughly 2 hours 22 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Spring through fall, plus ice fishing |
| Fish | Lake trout, kokanee, rainbows and browns |
| 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 |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing is possible in midwinter. Never go out on less than 4 inches of clear ice. |
| Camping | Heeney, Prairie Point and other national forest campgrounds |
| Kids | Yes at the day-use areas. |
| Good to know | Water levels can drop a lot in dry years. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Ice-off trout near inlets.
Summer
Kokanee and trout, mornings best.
Fall
Lake trout move shallow.
How to get there
Take I-70 to Silverthorne, then go north on Highway 9 about 15 miles.