Antero Reservoir
Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout and 2 more species
Antero Reservoir is located in Park County, Colorado and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species like rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Some fishing tips include using lures and bait that mimic the natural food sources of the fish, and fishing near the dam or in deeper waters. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months when the average temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.

Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Atlantic Salmon
The value of the Atlantic salmon both as a sport, commercial, and food fish cannot be exaggerated.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Ef Arkansas R At Us Hiway 24 | 18 cfs / 2.64 ft |
Arkansas River Near Nathrop | 349 cfs / 3.92 ft |
Twin-Lakes Tunnel At E Portl | 2 cfs / 0.07 ft |
Tarryall Creek At Upper Station | 8 cfs / 4.99 ft |
Fourmile Creek Below Cripple Creek Near Victor | 9 cfs / 3.23 ft |
Lincoln Creek Bl Grizzly Reservoir | 0 cfs / 1.03 ft |