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Jim Baker Reservoir
Just off I-76 and Federal Blvd, this urban fishery provides shoreline fishing opportunities for a variety of warm-water species, as well as rainbow trout, which are frequently stocked. Located near Arvada
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Jim Baker Reservoir on FishExplorer has 187 historic conditions reports, 58 historic water temperature updates, 104 historic status updates, 138 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 487 reports for Jim Baker Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 04.21.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 08.10.20 | |
| Level: | 04.21.24 |
Conditions Report
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Jim Baker Reservoir
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Latest Content
Anyone caught Catfish here? (forum) 10.28.18 by catman82
Artificial or Live Bait?!? (forum) 08.04.18 by Mr.Crappie
Nice Crappy caught by my son (forum) 07.10.16 by wagnut
Kitty cats just stocked? (forum) 09.23.14 by Fishin_Fred
Master Angler Records
This lake has 24 records, including 20 bass, 4 rough fish. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Jim Baker Reservoir was named for Jim Baker, the 'Forgotten Mountain Man'. He is honored at the state capital building as being the first white man to come this far West. He served as a Government Sco... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
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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.
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Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Adams County Parks450 South 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
303.659.2120
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FishExplorer Region: Denver Metro Area
Directions
From I-76 exit 3, go north on Federal Boulevard about one mile to 64th Avenue. Turn left (west) on 6...Fees
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Jim Baker Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 2001 Jim Baker Reservoir has had 16 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 48,022 113 423.6 67,604 1.41 - Since 1996 Jim Baker Reservoir has had 5 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 48,300 504 95.8 118,908 2.46 - Since 1996 Jim Baker Reservoir has had 20 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 48,343 5,249 9.2 318,959 6.60 - Since 1996 Jim Baker Reservoir has had 4 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 18,386 500 36.8 70,850 3.85 - Since 2003 Jim Baker Reservoir has had 6 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 21,254 340 62.5 64,080 3.01 - Since 1997 Jim Baker Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,700 90 19.0 11,619 6.83
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