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Summit Reservoir
Located about half way between Dolores and Mancos, this southwestern reservoir offers a rare opportunity for warm water fishing in western Colorado. Located near Dolores
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Summit Reservoir on FishExplorer has 35 historic conditions reports, 4 historic water temperature updates, 35 historic status updates, 11 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 85 reports for Summit Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 12.24.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 12.07.17 | |
| Level: | 02.24.21 |
Conditions Report
Conditions reports for Summit 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 Summit Reservoir: 12.23.24
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Summit Reservoir
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Latest Content
Anyone been out? (forum) 05.21.13 by fishscale
Nice catch! (forum) 05.23.12 by Stagecoach
Fishing Insights from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (blog) 05.23.12 by Joe Lewandowski
Lost scoop (forum) 01.26.12 by ICE-DAWG
Master Angler Records
This lake has 2 records, including 1 panfish, 1 rough fish. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
This southwestern reservoir is owned and operated by the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company and recreation is managed by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. As such recreational activities are limi... Log in for additional details...
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Camping
No campsites are recorded for this lake.
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Boating
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1192
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FishExplorer Region: Southwest
Directions
From Mancos, go 9 miles northwest on Highway 184 to the property....Fees
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Summit Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 2008 Summit Reservoir has had 11 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 97,409 305 319.3 161,377 1.66 - Since 2008 Summit Reservoir has had 12 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 158,389 601 263.5 260,869 1.65 - Since 1995 Summit Reservoir has had 25 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 67,375 4,459 15.1 355,508 5.28 - Since 2008 Summit Reservoir has had 15 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 44,177 718 61.5 82,850 1.88 - Since 2017 Summit Reservoir has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 120,757 3,082 39.2 486,124 4.03
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| 8 | 12/24/2024 | MAC ATTACK |
| 5 | 3/28/2012 | jdhopper |
| 4 | 6/15/2016 | smallfisher |
| 3 | 2/11/2012 | sharkfinn |
| 3 | 3/5/2014 | IceAngler |
| 3 | 1/2/2013 | FireFish |
| 3 | 2/7/2017 | opencage |
| 3 | 3/17/2015 | StillwaterFishCatcher |