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Crawford Reservoir

This west slope fishery holds a variety of species and is a popular pike fishery among west slope fly fishermen. Located near Hotchkiss

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Fish Species in Crawford Reservoir:

We have 8 fish species listed for this lake, including a bass, a couple of panfish, a couple of rough fish, a toothy creatures, and a couple of trout. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.

Crawford Reservoir on FishExplorer has 146 historic conditions reports, 54 historic water temperature updates, 78 historic status updates, 80 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.

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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 358 reports for Crawford Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.

Status:	Sign up and log in ...	03.10.25
Water Tmp:		03.10.25
Level:		03.10.25

Conditions Report

Conditions reports for Crawford 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 Crawford Reservoir: 03.10.25

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Crawford Reservoir

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Latest Content

Boat ramps opening at state parks across CPW's Southwest Region (news)

Crawford Ice (forum) 02.19.25 by Wmdunker

Ice report? (forum) 01.18.22 by Dogmeat

2021 Ice report? (forum) 01.22.21 by bkt23

Crawford Ice (forum) 02.17.20 by Huntfishman

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Master Angler Records

This lake has 6 records, including 2 bass, 1 panfish, 3 toothy creatures. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.

General Details

Crawford, a 400 acre western Colorado reservoir, is slightly off the beaten track. Perch are a big attraction at Crawford, especially in the winter once the reservoir is iced over. Every year despit... Log in for additional details...

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Regs/Info

Log in for additional details... We have more information including 3 links, file attachments, and/or contacts, plus details for:

fishing regulations
ice fishing regulations

Camping

We have 2 camping areas listed at or near, and a short note about camping around Crawford Reservoir. Log in for details. Join FxR+ to gain access to our full database of lakes and rivers and additional features and information.

Boating

We have 2 boat ramps listed, and a short note about boating at Crawford Reservoir. Log in for details. Join FxR+ to gain access to our full database of lakes and rivers and additional features and information.

Directions, Fees, Misc

Managing Agency

Colorado State Parks
1313 Sherman Street #618
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-3437

FishExplorer Region: Mountains South

Directions

From Delta, take Colorado Highway 92 east to Hotchkiss. Stay right on 92 where it intersects Colorad...

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