Lake trout (mackinaw) Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake trout (mackinaw) species guideRuedi Reservoir fishing
Ruedi Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Lake trout (mackinaw), Brown trout, Yellow perch, Mountain whitefish, and White sucker. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn for Lake trout (mackinaw) and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown trout and Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- August 14, 2026
- Plants on record
- 2
- Species recorded
- 5
- Elevation
- 7,738 ft
Fish at Ruedi Reservoir
Lake trout (mackinaw) Confirmed present Best: dawn 
Brown trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown trout species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide Mountain whitefish Confirmed present
White sucker Confirmed present
At the reservoir, fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp that are stocked in the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(recreation.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Ruedi Reservoir is stocked
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Basalt
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
1,000-acre Bureau of Reclamation reservoir 15 miles east of Basalt on Fryingpan Road, in the White River National Forest. One boat ramp, the Ruedi Marina ramp on the west end; it is gated when boat inspectors are off duty. Five Forest Service campgrounds and several picnic areas sit around the lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Ruedi Reservoir
Anglers using motorized watercraft may face issues due to low water and ramp conditions at Ruedi Reservoir. To help prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species, it is important to be responsible by cleaning, draining, and drying hand launched watercraft between waterbodies. (recreation.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Public land at Ruedi Reservoir
Ruedi Reservoir is inside White River National Forest.
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Common questions
What fish are at Ruedi Reservoir?
Lake trout (mackinaw), Brown trout, Yellow perch, and Mountain whitefish, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ruedi Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked August 14, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in July and August.
How do you get on Ruedi Reservoir?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Basalt. Facilities include restrooms and camping. 1,000-acre Bureau of Reclamation reservoir 15 miles east of Basalt on Fryingpan Road, in the White River National Forest. One boat ramp, the Ruedi Marina ramp on the west end; it is gated when boat inspectors are off duty. Five Forest Service campgrounds and several picnic areas sit around the lake.