McPhee Reservoir
Bureau of Reclamation reservoir on the Dolores River with a water surface of 4,470 acres at top of active capacity. The San Juan National Forest lists walleye, bass, crappie, northern pike, perch and kokanee among its fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Northern Pike
Yellow Perch
Kokanee
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- McPhee Boat RampPublicPublic ramp run by the San Juan National Forest (Dolores Ranger District, County Road 25 access).Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in McPhee Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near McPhee Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Mussel inspection is required before launching, and ramps may be closed when inspectors are not on site.
- Walleye and smallmouth bass are the main warmwater targets; the forest also lists pike and kokanee.
- Check ramp status before you go; low water can limit launching.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.