Horsetooth Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Horsetooth Reservoir is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 6 times in 2026, most often in April and May.

Last stocked

June 12, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

5,398 ft

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Fort Collins
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: camping, dock

Larimer County reservoir with three boat ramps (South Bay year round, Inlet Bay and Satanka seasonal) and marina slips at Inlet Bay. Boats need an ANS inspection before launching. Day pass is $10 per vehicle, disability permit $10, camping available at Inlet Bay. Just west of Fort Collins.

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How Horsetooth Reservoir is stocked

Estes Lake (21.7 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fishing Horsetooth Reservoir

Horsetooth Reservoir is a large reservoir in southern Larimer County, Colorado. It runs north-south for approximately 6.5 miles and has a total shoreline of 25 miles. Fishing is highly popular from boats or from shore at Horsetooth Reservoir.

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What to watch for

Fishing is no longer allowed from the dams due to security concerns.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 12, 2026	–	–	–	report
June 5, 2026	–	–	–	report
May 29, 2026	–	–	–	report
May 22, 2026	–	–	–	report
April 17, 2026	–	–	–	report
April 3, 2026	–	–	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.