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Horsetooth Reservoir
Horsetooth Reservoir offers exceptional smallmouth bass and walleye fishing, in addition to trout and a variety of other species. Located near Fort Collins
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Horsetooth Reservoir on FishExplorer has 1243 historic conditions reports, 834 historic water temperature updates, 428 historic status updates, 665 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 3,170 reports for Horsetooth Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 01.17.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 11.23.24 | |
| Level: | 11.27.24 |
Conditions Report
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Horsetooth Photos
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Horsetooth Reservoir
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BEWARE Horsetooth Thieves!! (forum) 12.28.24 by BDF_Beats_GDW
Horsetooth temporarily closed (forum) 07.30.24 by ColoradoRay
Master Angler Records
This lake has 78 records, including 44 bass, 5 panfish, 2 rough fish, 1 salmonid, 12 trout, 14 walleye-type species. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Horsetooth Reservoir, located in the foothills west of Fort Collins, is a popular destination among the northern Front Rangers for its recreational opportunities, and views over the plains. This 6.5-m... Log in for additional details...
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Managing Agency
Larimer County Parks200 W. Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970-679-4570 and ext.5 to talk to someone
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FishExplorer Region: Front Range North
Directions
From I-25 take the Harmony exit (exit 265), stay on Harmony west through town. At Taft Hill Road, Ha...Fees
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Horsetooth Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 2014 Horsetooth Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 68,050 97 703.0 88,349 1.30 - Since 2021 Horsetooth Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,255 350 6.4 16,566 7.35 - Since 2014 Horsetooth Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 10,417 10 1,096.5 14,319 1.37 - Since 1995 Horsetooth Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 25,000 21 1,199.0 30,379 1.22 - Since 1996 Horsetooth Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 200,600 236 850.0 316,346 1.58 - Since 2014 Horsetooth Reservoir has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 43,206 7,250 6.0 270,906 6.27 - Since 2001 Horsetooth Reservoir has had 11 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 307,501 3,274 93.9 1,001,748 3.26 - Since 1995 Horsetooth Reservoir has had 6 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 11,003,336 1,274 8,639.5 3,047,932 0.28 - Since 2010 Horsetooth Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 300 150 2.0 3,557 11.86
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