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Aurora Reservoir
Seasonal notes
Aurora Reservoir is a City of Aurora drinking-water storage reservoir that doubles as one of the metro area's premier stillwater trout fisheries and a designated tiger muskie lake. The reservoir sits at 5,700 feet on the eastern prairie edge of the metro area, which means less tree cover and more wind exposure than the mountain-front reservoirs — bring a bead-head streamer rig and count on being pushed around. Rainbow trout are stocked regularly throughout the spring and fall seasons, and the muskie population provides a year-round trophy opportunity for pike anglers willing to throw big flies. The reservoir is electric-motors-only, so it's remarkably quiet for a metro fishery. A small but dedicated fly-fishing community has developed streamer and chironomid stillwater techniques that work well here from kayaks and pontoon boats.
What’s hatching
CallibaetisIn seasonMay–SepIn season — no live conditions to judge it by
Best: calm mornings
Leeches & BaitfishIn seasonYear-roundIn season — this one isn't tied to the day's conditions
Best: from kayaks & pontoons
Confidence is graded from live National Weather Service conditions and gage flow as of Aug 2, 8:58 PM MDT. Time of day is left to you — check the “Best” line above.
What changed this week
- Emergency Closure posted Aug 1
Weather
Air temp
89°F
Wind
—mph
Precip
0%
1015 mb ↑ · Partly Cloudy
Latest Stocking
Last stocked Jun 12
Special regulations
A City of Aurora Reservoir permit is required in addition to a Colorado state fishing license. The reservoir is accessible to Aurora residents and the public with a daily or annual permit — permits are available online and at the entrance. No gas motors; electric trolling motors and non-motorized watercraft allowed. Tiger muskie regulations: check the CPW brochure for current size and possession limits, as muskie fisheries have specific rules distinct from standard trout.
Quick ref: City of Aurora; permit required; stocked rainbow trout, tiger muskie
Location
Nearby waters
Nearby fly shops
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