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Ridgway Reservoir

Ridgway State Park is a popular fishing destination and offers many other recreational opportunities such as, boating, camping, swimming, water skiing, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, geocaheing, and more. Located near Montrose

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Fish Species in Ridgway Reservoir:

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

Ridgway Reservoir on FishExplorer has 84 historic conditions reports, 38 historic water temperature updates, 53 historic status updates, 45 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.

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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 220 reports for Ridgway Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.

Status:	Sign up and log in ...	11.05.24
Water Tmp:		04.28.20
Level:		04.28.20

Conditions Report

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Ridgway Reservoir

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Latest Content

Free sunscreen stations at select Colorado state parks (news)

Ridgway (forum) 06.06.20 by lund1700

Need help finding bass (forum) 08.29.19 by cardo

Remove a few smallmouths with friends (forum) 06.06.19 by LAKETROUTSLAYER

Lost A Trophy Bow (forum) 11.29.17 by bharper

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Master Angler Records

This lake has 7 records, including 7 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.

General Details

Ridgway State park, located near the rugged San Juan mountains, is minutes away from Montrose, Ridgway, and Ouray (often referred to as the "Switzerland of America" ). In addition to fishing, the par... 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 Ridgway 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 1 boat ramp listed, and a short note about boating at Ridgway 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: Southwest

Directions

Take U.S. 550 south of Montrose for 22 miles to the park entrance or go north from Ridgway on 550 4 ...

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