Crawford Reservoir fishing
Crawford Reservoir
What's biting at Crawford Reservoir
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Crawford Reservoir -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Fork Near Lazear | 1 cfs | → |
| N.F. Gunnison R Blw Leroux Cr | 643 cfs | → |
| Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel | 303 cfs | → |
| North Fork Gunnison River Below Paonia | 49 cfs | → |
| Minnesota Creek Near Paonia | 4 cfs | → |
| North Fk Gunnison River Above Mouth Nr Lazear | 594 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Crawford State Park
- North Rim - Gunnison National Park
- North Rim Campground
- South Rim - Gunnison National Park
- South Rim Campground
- East Portal Campground
Parks
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Chukar Boat Ramp
- Grand Avenue Delta County
- Gunnison Forks
- Delta County
- South River Road Delta County
- Orchard Boat Launch
Points of interest
- South Rim Visitor Center
- Astronomy Program
- Cimarron Visitor Center
- Eagle Rock Shelter Archaeological Site
Paddle runs
- The Painted Wall To The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument-Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Boundary
- The Southern Boundary Of The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument To The Painted Wall
- Gunnison Gorge
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Morrow Point Reservoir
- West Fork Terror Creek
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Crawford Reservoir as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Crawford Reservoir
What fish species are found at Crawford Reservoir?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Crawford Reservoir -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Crawford Reservoir.
How do I get to Crawford Reservoir?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Crawford Reservoir.