Buckeye Reservoir
Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout and 1 more species
Buckeye Reservoir in Colorado is a popular fishing spot that is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips for Buckeye Reservoir include using artificial lures such as spinners and spoons, as well as live bait such as worms and salmon eggs. The best time of year to visit Buckeye Reservoir for fishing is in the summer and fall months when the water temperature is warmer. Average temperatures in the summer range from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, while fall temperatures range from 50-60 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.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Area Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Discharge |
|---|---|
| Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line | 2,630 cfs / 3.29 ft |
| Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co | 1,440 cfs / 4.28 ft |
| Colorado River At Potash | 2,930 cfs / 6.58 ft |
| Castle Creek Below Castle Valley Near Moab | 4 cfs / 5.79 ft |
| Mill Creek Below Sheley Tunnel | 4 cfs / 1.66 ft |
| Dolores River Near Gateway | 122 cfs / 6.57 ft |
| Mill Creek At Sheley Tunnel | 6 cfs / 3.13 ft |
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