Douglas Reservoir
Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout and 2 more species
Douglas Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, located in the Pike National Forest. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. For fishing success, anglers should use fly-fishing equipment and target deep areas of the reservoir. The best time to visit is in the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to the 40s at night. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
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.
Northern Pike
The northern pike is a holarctic species, meaning that it occurs around the world in northern, or Arctic waters.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Area Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Discharge |
|---|---|
| Boulder Cr At North 75Th St Nr Boulder | 4 cfs / 3.87 ft |
| Big Dry Creek At Mouth Near Fort Lupton | 27 cfs / 4.09 ft |
| Sybille Creek Ab Mule Creek | 143 cfs / 2.53 ft |
| Sybille Creek Ab Canal No. 3 | 93 cfs / 1.52 ft |
| Laramie River At Laramie | 55 cfs / 4.01 ft |
| Laramie River Near Bosler | 1,950 cfs / 5.94 ft |
| Crow Creek At 19Th Street | 3 cfs / 1.57 ft |
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