Rampart Reservoir

Rampart Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Rampart Reservoir is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in June and July.

Last stocked

July 31, 2026

Plants on record

3

Species recorded

0

Elevation

8,994 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Colorado Springs

City of Colorado Springs drinking-water reservoir in the Pike National Forest, about 12 miles northwest of the city. It doubles as a recreation area for boaters, mountain bikers, and hikers, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife stocks it with fish.

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Fishing Rampart Reservoir

Rampart Reservoir is a recreation area located 12 miles northwest of the city of Colorado Springs. It has been stocked with fish by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The reservoir also supplies the domestic drinking water for the city of Colorado Springs.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Rampart Reservoir access was briefly limited after the September 11 attacks to protect drinking water supplies. The reservoir area was closed June 23, 2012 due to the Waldo Canyon fire; it was reopened for limited access on Friday, May 24, 2013.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 31, 2026 report
July 24, 2026 report
June 26, 2026 report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.

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