McDonough Reservoir fishing
McDonough Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.
- Last stocked
- June 5, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 9,409 ft
How McDonough Reservoir is stocked
Beaver Creek Reservoir (41 mi), Lake O'Haver (44.1 mi), Ridgway Reservoir (47.7 mi), Irwin Lake (51.3 mi), and Lost Lake Slough (52.1 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Shore access
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms
USFS day-use fishing site at about 9,420 feet near Cochetopa Dome in the Gunnison National Forest, open sunrise to sunset. No fee. Vault toilet and picnicking, no potable water. CPW rates fishing pressure here as low.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
Nearest lakes
Public land at McDonough Reservoir
McDonough Reservoir is inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is McDonough Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 5, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.
How do you get on McDonough Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available and no fee is required. Facilities include restrooms. USFS day-use fishing site at about 9,420 feet near Cochetopa Dome in the Gunnison National Forest, open sunrise to sunset. No fee. Vault toilet and picnicking, no potable water. CPW rates fishing pressure here as low.
Which lakes near McDonough Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Beaver Creek Reservoir (41 mi), Lake O'Haver (44.1 mi), Ridgway Reservoir (47.7 mi), Irwin Lake (51.3 mi), and Lost Lake Slough (52.1 mi) were stocked more recently.