MCDONOUGH RESERVOIR

Species Weather Hydrology


FISHING COLORADO

Mcdonough Reservoir


April 27, 2024

McDonough Reservoir is located in Colorado and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Fish species include rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. There are plenty of nearby activities to enjoy, including hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. For the best fishing experience, it is recommended to use dry flies during the summer months. The best time of year to visit is between June and September when temperatures average between 60-80°F. Overall, McDonough Reservoir is a great destination for anglers looking to catch a variety of trout species.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

SOUTH BANK DAY USE AREA/ BOAT ACCESS- GUNNISON RD
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
SILVER THREAD SCENIC BYWAY GUNNISON COUNTY
Upper Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
BOAT DOCK ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
DEXTER POINT BOATING SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEAR ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
North Fork Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
SLOT #2 DAY USE AREA/BOAT ACCESS- GUNNISON RD
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
US 50 GUNNISON COUNTY
Upper Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
BOAT RAMP ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
East-Taylor Watershed, Colorado
US 50 GUNNISON COUNTY
Upper Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND GUNNISON COUNTY
Upper Gunnison Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 2
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS AT DEEP LAKE OUTLET TO 1/4 MILE DOWNSTREAM
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 1
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
1/4 MILE BELOW HEADWATERS TO DEEP CREEK DIVERSION DITCH
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Hyland Park

Harvey Gap State Park

Sister Lucy Downey Park

Ellefson Park

A E Axtell Park

Buffehr Park

Stephens Park

Harry A. Nottingham

Bighorn Park

Two Rivers Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
LAKE CITY ICE WALL
The Lake City Ice Wall is a stunning natural wonder located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. The ice wall, which is nearly 50 feet tall, is formed by ...
SHERMAN OVERLOOK
The Sherman Overlook is a popular destination located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. It is situated at an elevation of 11,248 feet and offers breathtaking panoramic views of ...
NATURAL ARCH TRAILHEAD
NORTH CLEAR CREEK FALLS OBSERVATION SITE
HENSON INTERPRETIVE SITE
The Henson Interpretive Site is located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado and is a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts. It is a historic mining town that ...
GATEVIEW REC. SITE
The Gateview Rec Site in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated along the Blue Mesa Reservoir, visitors can engage in a variety ...
PIKE SNOWDEN CABIN
The Pike Snowden Cabin, located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado, is a historic cabin that was built in the early 1900s by the Snowden family. The cabin was ...
GATEVIEW SIGN
Gateview Sign Point of Interest is a spectacular spot situated in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado, USA. It is one of the most popular tourist ...
LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL OVERLOOK
The Lake San Cristobal Overlook is located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the picturesque Lake San Cristobal. Visitors can access ...
CARR RANCH
Carr Ranch is a 1,700-acre conservation property located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. This privately-owned land is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and nature enthusiasts ...

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