Quincy Reservoir, Aurora Colorado - The lake is well known among metro-area anglers for its trophy bass fishing. Species in Quincy Reservoir: Black Crappie, Cutbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Muskie
Maintained as a natural area, recreational opportunities at Quincy Reservoir are not as diverse as other waters in the Metro area. There is a 3.5 mile perimeter loop trail that offers excellent bird watching opportunities. Usage of the trail is limited to foot traffic and dogs are not permitted. Other facilities include hand-launch boat ramp picnic tables, fishing dock and boat rentals. As only electric motors or hand propelled craft (including float tubes) are permitted, this is an excellent area for kayaks and canoes. Note that sailing is not allowed and that waders MUST be worn to enter the water at Quincy Reservoir.
Quincy Reservoir is well-known among area anglers for several species of fish, including tiger muskie and bass. The bass fishing has steadily improved and the lake is now known as a trophy bass fishery. This popular fishery sees the greatest use in the summer, as it is closed November through February. Trout are a popular quarry and are stocked on a regular basis. Fishers can also expect to encounter good numbers of yellow perch. The tiger muskie population has diminished over recent years and it is hoped CDOW will resume stocking these magnificent fish.
Getting there: From E-470 take the Quincy Road exit. Go west on Quincy about 2 1/2 miles to the lake on your left. Fees: Annual Pass/Person: $50.00 Senior Annual Pass/Person: $40.00 Adult Day Pass: $7.00 Youth/Senior Day Pass: $3.00
Watercraft Access Permit: $10.00
Combo Passes: Season Combo Pass, Resident of Aurora: $90.00 Season Combo Pass, Non-Resident: $100.00 Season Combo Pass, Senior Resident of Aurora: $65.00 Season Combo Pass, Senior Non-Resident of Aurora: $75.00
Boating: Non Motorized Hand-Launch. Non-motorized boats only.
Boat inspections began on March 1. New for 2009: Boat operators pay a one-time fee of $10 to obtain a Watercraft Access Pass for every vehicle towing or otherwise transporting any boat or watercraft. Hours of operation vary by month: May hours are 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., June and July hours are 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., August hours are 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., September hours are 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., October hours are 6:30 a.m.—7:30 p.m. All vessels are required to be off the water one-half hour after sunset. Visit www.auroragov.org for further information on inspection hours by month and local conditions.
7/27/2010 - Quincy Reservoir - Quincy is open to boating. The water temperature is 74 degrees. All watercraft must be inspected before launching. All vehicles bringing in watercraft are required to have a Watercraft Access Pass. Bass fishing is starting to slow down with most of the bass in deeper water, most success is off the dam. Trout fishing is productive in the evenings using top water flies and Kastmasters. We are starting to see water levels decline so be careful along the shoreline as levels continue to drop. Quincy is restricted to fishing with artificial flies and lures. The limit for trout is two fish. Bass must be 18 inches or longer to possess. All boats must be hand-launched. Only electric motors are permitted. Quincy is open from 5AM to 930 PM daily for June. For more information, call 303-693-5463.
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