Antero Reservoir FISH SURVEY AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Tyler Swarr - Aquatic Biologist (Upper South Platte Basin) [email protected] / 303-291-7159 General Information: Antero Reservoir provides quality fishing for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat x Rainbow hybrid trout “cutbow”, and Snake River Cutthroat Trout. Antero is also stocked with hybrid Cutthroat Trout, Lake Trout x Brook Trout hybrid “splake”, and Brown Trout x Brook Trout hybrid “tiger trout” in limited numbers when available. Location: Park County, North of US Hwy 24 about 11 miles west of Hartsel, CO. Recreational Management: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Denver Water (owner) Fishery Management: Coldwater angling for trout species Purchase a Fishing License: https://www.cpwshop.com/purchaseprivilege.page Boat Inspections: • Trailered boats may launch May 1st—October 31st, pending ice conditions. • Trailered boats will only be permitted to launch after going through an inspection for Aquatic Nuisance Species. The south boat ramp will be open 6am – 8pm seven days a week. The north boat ramp will be open 6am – 8pm Thursday— Sunday. Sportfishing Notes Summer • Fishing is best during periods of cooler water temperatures (spring, fall, early morning). • Target weed edges with spinners, spoons, tube jigs, scuds, and callibaetis patterns. Winter • Best ice fishing is from first ice through January while water quality remains good. • Target weed edges with tube jigs, spoons, and mini jigs tipped with meal or wax worms. Scud patterns also work well. Previous Stocking 2019 Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat x Rainbow “cutbow” Snake River Cutthroat Trout Lake x Brook Trout “splake” Brook Trout Hybrid Cutthroat Trout Brown x Brook “tiger trout” Muskellunge x N. Pike “tiger muskie” 2018 Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat x Rainbow “cutbow” Snake River Cutthroat Trout Lake x Brook Trout “splake” Hybrid Cutthroat Trout Muskellunge x N. Pike “tiger muskie” 2017 Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat x Rainbow “cutbow” Snake River Cutthroat Trout Brook Trout Hybrid Cutthroat Trout Muskellunge x N. Pike “tiger muskie” Amenities and General Info. • Boat Ramps (north and south) • Entrances (north and south) • Picnic Areas (south side) • Camping (south side) • Outhouses (north and south) • Informational Kiosks • Ice Fishing Regulations • Bag and possession limit for trout is two fish • Reservoir hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 after sunset • Ice fishing shelters must be portable • The north shore is a day use area only. No overnight camping. • Swimming, wading, paddle boarding, scuba diving, wind surfing, water skiing, and all other water sports are not allowed
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Antero ReservoirFISH SURVEY AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
Tyler Swarr - Aquatic Biologist (Upper South Platte Basin)