The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Antero Reservoir
Park County, Colorado · 2,500 acres (3.9 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Antero Reservoir
Antero Reservoir spreads over 2,500 acres in Park County, Colorado.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.5 miles. The water sits about 8,940 ft above sea level. It reaches about 18 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is about 14 miles southwest. The closest city is Colorado Springs, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- 2,500 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 18 ft
- Shoreline
- About 11.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 8,940 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Park County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Antero Reservoir
Anglers come to Antero Reservoir for trout and kokanee salmon. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Antero Reservoir
- Buena Vistaabout 14 mi southwest
- Fairplayabout 16 mi north
- Leadvilleabout 26 mi northwest
- Leadville Northabout 26 mi northwest
- Colorado Springsnearest city, about 59 mi east
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Questions about Antero Reservoir
What fish are in Antero Reservoir?
Antero Reservoir holds trout and kokanee salmon. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Antero Reservoir?
About 18 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Antero Reservoir?
2,500 acres, with about 11.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Antero Reservoir?
Buena Vista is about 14 miles southwest; Fairplay is about 16 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Antero Reservoir today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Antero Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
