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Barker Reservoir
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 near Nederland
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Barker Reservoir on FishExplorer has 122 historic conditions reports, 23 historic water temperature updates, 69 historic status updates, 73 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 287 reports for Barker Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 10.19.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 09.07.20 | |
| Level: | 10.19.24 |
Conditions Report
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Barker Reservoir
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Latest Content
Barker Reservoir Ice Fishing (forum) 01.19.19 by cdub2411
Snagging Time Yet? (forum) 10.28.18 by EWink
Barker Reservior Rules FOLLOW THEM! (forum) 10.14.18 by ShuMugen
Barker Update (forum) 11.21.16 by NativeCuttie
South Shore? (forum) 03.15.16 by HRTKD
Master Angler Records
This lake has 3 records, including 1 rough fish, 2 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
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 ... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
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- fishing regulations
- ice fishing regulations
- OHV regulations
Camping
No campsites are recorded for this lake.
But there is a short note about camping here or near here is available.
Boating
No boat ramps are recorded for this lake.
We have a short note about boating here available.
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Boulder Parks and Recreation5201 St. Vrain Road
Longmont, CO 80503
303-678-6200
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FishExplorer Region: Boulder/Longmont
Directions
From the intersection of Canyon and Pearl, take Canyon (Hwy119) west for 13 miles, the reservoir is ...Fees
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Barker Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 2009 Barker Reservoir has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 36,000 23 1,558.4 46,298 1.29 - Since 2014 Barker Reservoir has had 6 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 87,152 1,405 62.0 282,813 3.25 - Since 2015 Barker Reservoir has had 4 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 115,284 2,342 49.2 411,976 3.57 - Since 2014 Barker Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 100,000 249 402.1 201,685 2.02 - Since 2009 Barker Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 8,000 263 30.4 39,573 4.95 - Since 2014 Barker Reservoir has had 5 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 185,422 3,603 51.5 638,319 3.44 - Since 2009 Barker Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 23,130 172 134.7 69,774 3.02 - Since 2002 Barker Reservoir has had 16 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 12,006 847 14.2 92,144 7.67 - Since 2021 Barker Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 7,520 56 134.6 18,195 2.42
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