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McPhee Reservoir

McPhee Reservoir in San Juan National Forest is the second largest in Colorado. It is stocked with both coldwater and warmwater fish. Two boat ramps and four fisherman access points serve both the east and west sides of the reservoir. Located near Dolores

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Fish Species in McPhee Reservoir:

We have 16 fish species listed for this lake, including a couple of bass, a chubs, a handful of panfish, some rough fish, a salmonid, a couple of trout, and a walleye. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.

McPhee Reservoir on FishExplorer has 179 historic conditions reports, 151 historic water temperature updates, 161 historic status updates, 162 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.

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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 653 reports for McPhee Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.

Status:	Sign up and log in ...	11.29.24
Water Tmp:		09.26.24
Level:		11.29.24

Conditions Report

Conditions reports for McPhee Reservoir are available to contributors and subscribers. Create an account or log in, then join FxR+ for a boat-load more on FishExplorer. Last fishing conditions report for McPhee Reservoir: 01.08.25

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McPhee Reservoir

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Latest Content

Ice at mcphee (forum) 01.21.19 by walleyeorbust

McPhee Crappie (forum) 08.17.18 by walleyeorbust

Fish Kill at McPhee (forum) 03.13.16 by skiman

McPhee walleye and general fishing (forum) 10.28.14 by skipnpaddles

Walleye Trip in the Making (forum) 06.10.14 by jerussell1980

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Master Angler Records

This lake has 14 records, including 12 bass, 2 walleye-type species. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.

General Details

McPhee Reservoir, the largest in the San Juan National Forest and second largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline in piñon, juniper, and sagebrush country. A large parking lot is next to a 6-lan... Log in for additional details...

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Regs/Info

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fishing regulations
ice fishing regulations
OHV regulations

Camping

We have 2 camping areas listed at or near, and a short note about camping around McPhee Reservoir. Join FxR+ to gain full access...

Boating

We have 2 boat ramps listed, and a short note about boating at McPhee Reservoir. Join FxR+ to gain full access...

Directions, Fees, Misc

Managing Agency

US Forest Service
740 Simms St
Golden, CO 80401
303-275-5350

FishExplorer Region: Southwest

Directions

The McPhee Recreation Complex is on the south side of McPhee Reservoir. Follow the signs on Colorado...

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