Wolford Mountain Reservoir

Wolford Mountain Reservoir fishing

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

Last stocked

July 17, 2026

Plants on record

3

Species recorded

0

Elevation

7,487 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Kremmling
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Colorado River District reservoir on Muddy Creek about five miles north of Kremmling. Boat ramp and main dock open 7am-7pm, May 15 to Oct 15, $10 day-use fee per vehicle. Wolford Campground has electric and non-electric sites plus restrooms. Good rainbow, brown, and kokanee fishing.

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How Wolford Mountain Reservoir is stocked

Grand Lake (33.1 mi) and Nottingham Lake (33.5 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fishing Wolford Mountain Reservoir

Wolford Mountain Reservoir offers lake and stream fishing within the Wolford Mountain Recreation Area. The reservoir provides good fishing for rainbow and brown trout, kokanee salmon and a few other assorted species. The tailwater section of Muddy Creek below the dam also offers rainbow and brown trout fishing on publicly accessible lands. Wolford Mountain Reservoir is home to the only known reservoir dwelling population of roundtail chub in Colorado.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , coloradoriverdistrict.org

What to watch for

Boats must pass an Aquatic Nuisance Species inspection before launching at Wolford Mountain Reservoir. Vessels with standing water may require up to an hour for decontamination and incur a $25 fee. Fishing and public access are prohibited within 150 feet of any kokanee spawning trap or wing net from October 1 to December 1. The reservoir can also be frozen, as observed in April.

What anglers say

According to biologists, they are hopeful that the cash incentive program for northern pike is having the desired impact of reducing the numbers of illegally introduced northern pike.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 17, 2026 report
July 10, 2026 report
May 8, 2026 report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.

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