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Cheesman Reservoir
Cheesman Reservoir is an impoundment on the South Platte River managed by Denver Water. Historically, the majority of angler use at Cheesman has been at the Goose Creek arm. Located near Woodland Park
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Cheesman Reservoir on FishExplorer has 83 historic conditions reports, 18 historic water temperature updates, 44 historic status updates, 42 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 187 reports for Cheesman Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 04.18.22 | |
| Water Tmp: | 05.14.20 | |
| Level: | 05.14.20 |
Conditions Report
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Cheesman Photos
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Cheesman Reservoir
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Latest Content
Mercury Levels in Fish (forum) 08.13.24 by Pike Master
Paging Chris Stone (forum) 05.19.19 by Jacob J
Snagging at Cheesman (forum) 09.25.18 by Jamesbo
Cheesman closed (forum) 08.23.18 by Jacob J
How's the snaggin'? (forum) 10.01.17 by Rowan
Master Angler Records
This lake has 47 records, including 42 bass, 1 toothy creatures, 4 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Cheesman was closed to public access following the Hayman fire in 2002. It re-opened for use June, 2007. Currently, access is restricted to the Goose Creek arm. Fishers can expect to encounter nort... Log in for additional details...
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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
Denver Water1600 W. 12th Ave.
Denver, CO 80204-3412
303-628-6553
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FishExplorer Region: Mountains Central
Directions
From Deckers, take County Road 126, 5 miles southwest, then turn south on Forest Road 211...Fees
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Cheesman Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 2013 Cheesman Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 305,646 - 632,036 2.07 - Since 1995 Cheesman Reservoir has had 14 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,428,541 5,678 427.7 4,692,797 1.93 - Since 1998 Cheesman Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 8,750 175 49.9 36,690 4.19 - Since 2014 Cheesman Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 75,054 887 84.6 232,029 3.09 - Since 1995 Cheesman Reservoir has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 154,395 1,668 92.6 499,397 3.23
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Lake Imagery/Maps
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Top Reporters
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| 25 | 7/13/2015 | Flyrodn |
| 8 | 4/7/2010 | Diesel984 |
| 7 | 9/29/2019 | D fish |
| 7 | 4/29/2019 | cstone1958 |
| 6 | 5/4/2019 | Jacob J |
| 6 | 7/30/2013 | Matt |
| 6 | 9/30/2019 | Smelly |
| 5 | 7/28/2012 | Dwco |
| 4 | 7/12/2013 | Opie |
| 4 | 6/25/2014 | castandblast714 |