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Douglas Reservoir
Douglas is a decent sized body of water north of Fort Collins that is prone to heavy irrigation draw-down but offers great fishing for wiper and walleye. Located near Fort Collins
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Douglas Reservoir on FishExplorer has 937 historic conditions reports, 402 historic water temperature updates, 368 historic status updates, 466 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 2,173 reports for Douglas Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 01.12.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 12.21.24 | |
| Level: | 12.21.24 |
Conditions Report
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Douglas Photos
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Douglas Reservoir
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Latest Content
First Carp on the fly! (forum) 08.10.21 by FishSeal
Sonar Exploration to Catch More Shallow Fish (blog) 06.19.21 by Matt Snider
fising regulations for douglas reservoir in wellington co (forum) 06.04.21 by walleyewoman57
Wind, Sketchy Ice, Pierced Lip, and Good Times (blog) 02.23.21 by Matt Snider
Master Angler Records
This lake has 41 records, including 19 bass, 2 rough fish, 2 trout, 18 walleye-type species. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
The Colorado Division of Wildlife leased Douglas Reservoir from the Windsor Reservoir and Canal Company in 1993. This lease provides access for fishing only, excluding other recreational activities on... 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.
But there is a short note about camping here or near here is available.
Boating
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1192
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FishExplorer Region: Front Range North
Directions
From I-25 exit at Wellington (exit 278), follow CO 1 5.5 miles west to county road 15. Turn right (...Fees
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Douglas Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 1995 Douglas Reservoir has had 4 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 79,922 186 430.8 122,634 1.53 - Since 1995 Douglas Reservoir has had 23 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 339,784 3,795 89.5 1,081,197 3.18 - Since 2019 Douglas Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 35,117 4,368 8.0 233,924 6.66 - Since 2014 Douglas Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,500 345 4.3 13,042 8.69 - Since 1995 Douglas Reservoir has had 13 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 108,980 123 888.3 141,053 1.29 - Since 2021 Douglas Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 200,781 32 6,193.1 198,206 0.99 - Since 2014 Douglas Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 37,033 935 39.6 143,774 3.88 - Since 2009 Douglas Reservoir has had 11 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,232,204 133 9,262.6 475,393 0.39 - Since 2003 Douglas Reservoir has had 6 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 34,448 618 55.7 114,014 3.31 - Since 1996 Douglas Reservoir has had 10 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 50,130 35 1,440.1 65,867 1.31 - Since 2010 Douglas Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 164 82 2.0 1,944 11.86
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