Sheriff Reservoir fishing

Sheriff Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Colorado River cutthroat trout and Brook trout. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in July. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
July 10, 2026
Plants on record
1
Species recorded
2
Elevation
9,729 ft

Fish at Sheriff Reservoir

0 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Sheriff Reservoir offers fabulous lake and stream fishing, with fish species including Rainbow Trout, Colorado River Cutthroat Trout, and Brook Trout. The lake is easily accessible from the campground, accommodating canoes, belly boats, paddle boards, kayaks, and non-motorized fishing boats for angling. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Sheriff Reservoir is stocked

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Sweetwater Lake (24 mi), Teal Lake (41.1 mi), and Rifle Gap Reservoir (48.5 mi) were stocked more recently.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 10, 2026–––report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Yampa
Shore access
Yes
Float tube friendly
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

Flat Tops lake at about 9,700 feet, west of Yampa: County Road 17 for 5.2 miles, County Road 132 for 8.7 miles, then FS Road 959 for 3.6 miles. The water is steps from a 5-site Forest Service campground with a vault toilet and no potable water. Canoes, belly boats and kayaks carry in.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.

About Sheriff Reservoir

Due to snow, the campground area is typically not reachable by vehicle until the middle of June and is snowed in typically by mid-October, which affects access for fishing. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Sweetwater Lake 24 mi last stocked September 4, 2026 Teal Lake 41.1 mi last stocked August 28, 2026 Seymour Reservoir 45.5 mi last stocked May 8, 2026 Hahns Peak Lake 48.4 mi last stocked July 10, 2026 Rifle Gap Reservoir 48.5 mi last stocked August 14, 2026

Public land at Sheriff Reservoir

Sheriff Reservoir is 0.4 miles outside the edge of Flat Tops Wilderness.

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Common questions

What fish are at Sheriff Reservoir?

Colorado River cutthroat trout and Brook trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Sheriff Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked July 10, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in July.

How do you get on Sheriff Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Yampa. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Flat Tops lake at about 9,700 feet, west of Yampa: County Road 17 for 5.2 miles, County Road 132 for 8.7 miles, then FS Road 959 for 3.6 miles. The water is steps from a 5-site Forest Service campground with a vault toilet and no potable water. Canoes, belly boats and kayaks carry in.

Which lakes near Sheriff Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Sweetwater Lake (24 mi), Teal Lake (41.1 mi), and Rifle Gap Reservoir (48.5 mi) were stocked more recently.

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