Atkinson Reservoir
Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike
Atkinson Reservoir in Colorado offers great fishing opportunities for trout, bass, and pike. The nearby activities include hiking, camping, and bird watching. The best fishing tips include using bait and lures that mimic the natural food sources of the fish in the area. The best time to visit is from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F during the day and 30°F to 50°F at night. Make sure to check the fishing regulations before heading out to the reservoir. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Northern Pike
The northern pike is a holarctic species, meaning that it occurs around the world in northern, or Arctic waters.
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Area Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Discharge |
|---|---|
| Muddy Creek At Bardine | -999 cfs / 3.71 ft |
| Hubbard Creek At Highway 133 At Mouth Nr Bowie | 4 cfs / 0.40 ft |
| West Divide Creek Near Raven | 3 cfs / 1.16 ft |
| North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset | 65 cfs / 1.29 ft |
| Cimarron River Bl Squaw Creek | 57 cfs / 7.97 ft |
| Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co | 1,440 cfs / 4.28 ft |
| Smith Fork Near Lazear | 0 cfs / 4.30 ft |
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