Elkhead Reservoir

, Colorado

Elkhead Reservoir State Park (Craig) is a 900 surface-acre warmwater fishery.

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Surface area900 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Northern Pike●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Bluegill●●○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Main boat rampPublic
Two-lane concrete ramp, 38 trailer parking spaces; page notes motorized-boat closure at time of check; hand launch at NE access and Greenwood coveDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Elkhead Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Warmwater species: work bass and crappie; pike and tiger muskie are also present.
Check ramp status and motorized-boat rules before launching.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.