DeWeese Reservoir
De Weese Reservoir is considered a trout fishery by most, but offers good quantities of smallmouth and potential for big McConaughy rainbows and tiger muskie. Located near Westcliffe
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DeWeese Reservoir on FishExplorer has 345 historic conditions reports, 125 historic water temperature updates, 223 historic status updates, 229 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 922 reports for DeWeese Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 06.15.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.15.25 | |
| Level: | 06.15.25 |
Conditions Report
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DeWeese Photos
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DeWeese Reservoir
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Latest Content
Deweese Ice? (forum) 12.18.24 by Mr. Fly Fisherman
Deweese Conditions (forum) 04.03.24 by c0le
Lost and Found / DeWeese (forum) 07.01.23 by Barnacles
Master Angler Records
This lake has 33 records, including 17 bass, 6 toothy creatures, 10 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Deweese is primarily a trout fishery stocked regularly with catchable rainbow trout, but it also stocked with put-and-grow McConaughy rainbows that have been growing fast and large due to the reductio... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
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- ice fishing regulations
- OHV regulations
Camping
No campsites are recorded for this lake.
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Boating
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1192
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Directions
From Westcliffe, NW on Hwy 69 for 5 miles, turn N on Copper Gulch Rd to access rd....Fees
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DeWeese Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 2014 DeWeese Reservoir has had 8 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 78,852 321 245.9 187,632 2.38 - Since 2015 DeWeese Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 6,405 2,432 2.6 62,933 9.83 - Since 2007 DeWeese Reservoir has had 5 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 295,549 125 2,360.0 308,246 1.04 - Since 2014 DeWeese Reservoir has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 23,337 316 73.9 74,909 3.21 - Since 1997 DeWeese Reservoir has had 21 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 49,358 3,574 13.8 380,667 7.71
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 200 | 4/14/2021 | rodmans |
| 187 | 4/11/2025 | grubchucker |
| 65 | 12/18/2015 | Rivrunnr1 |
| 26 | 12/21/2019 | Lazer |
| 21 | 12/13/2018 | SGM |
| 19 | 12/3/2016 | fishhooker |
| 18 | 6/15/2025 | Barnacles |
| 16 | 1/31/2017 | Raskal |
| 14 | 1/14/2011 | njh |
| 13 | 6/28/2023 | skiman |