Barker Reservoir, Nederland Colorado - Located at the top of Boulder Canyon Barker Reservoir is the primary municipal water supply for the City of Boulder. Barker is primarily known for its stocked Rainbow Trout population. Public fishing is limited to the North and West shorelines.
Located on Middle Boulder Creek at the eastern edge of Nederland, Barker Meadow Reservoir is part of the City of Boulder's municipal water supply. Build in 1909, the dam is 175 feet high with a crest of 720 feet. Recreation activities at Barker Reservoir include scenic viewing, picnicking, shoreline fishing,
walking/hiking and nature appreciation. The Dam located on the east end of the reservoir is off limits due to homeland security regulations.
As a fishery, Barker is primarily known for its stocked rainbow trout. Public fishing is limited to the north and west shorelines and is shoreline fishing only, no water contact activities are permitted at this time. In 1995, CDOW sampled Barker Reservoir and species included brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, splake, long nose sucker, and white sucker.
Getting there: From the intersection of Canyon and Pearl, take Canyon (Hwy119) west for 13 miles, the reservoir is on the south side of the road. Fees: None Boating: None. No watercraft allowed. Ice Fishing: Not Allowed
