Brown trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown trout species guideRidgway Reservoir fishing
Ridgway Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Brown trout, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, White sucker, Longnose sucker, and Splake. It is stocked 9 times in 2026, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown trout and Yellow perch and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth bass.
- Last stocked
- June 26, 2026
- Plants on record
- 9
- Species recorded
- 6
- Elevation
- 6,840 ft
Fish at Ridgway Reservoir
Brown trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide White sucker Confirmed present
Longnose sucker Confirmed present
Splake Confirmed present How Ridgway Reservoir is stocked
Andrews Lake (34.9 mi) was stocked more recently.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Ridgway
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock, cleaning station
Ridgway State Park, US 550 between Montrose and Ridgway. Motorized boats launch at the four-lane ramp in the Dutch Charlie area. A wheelchair-accessible pier sits near that ramp on the Fish Tale Trail, next to a fish cleaning station. CPW says boats reach more water, but shore fishing is ample.
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About Ridgway Reservoir
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Public land at Ridgway Reservoir
Ridgway Reservoir is inside Ridgway State Park.
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Common questions
What fish are at Ridgway Reservoir?
Brown trout, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, and White sucker, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ridgway Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 26, 2026. It is stocked 9 times in 2026, most often in April and June.
How do you get on Ridgway Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Ridgway. Facilities include restrooms, camping, dock, and cleaning station. Ridgway State Park, US 550 between Montrose and Ridgway. Motorized boats launch at the four-lane ramp in the Dutch Charlie area. A wheelchair-accessible pier sits near that ramp on the Fish Tale Trail, next to a fish cleaning station. CPW says boats reach more water, but shore fishing is ample.
Which lakes near Ridgway Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Andrews Lake (34.9 mi) was stocked more recently.