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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Eleven Mile Reservoir
Park County, Colorado · 3,400 acres (5.3 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Eleven Mile Reservoir
Eleven Mile Reservoir spreads over 3,400 acres in Park County, Colorado. Eleven Mile Reservoir sits in South Park and is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as part of Eleven Mile State Park.
From end to end it runs about 4.9 miles with roughly 17.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 8,570 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Cripple Creek, is about 19 miles southeast. Colorado Springs, the nearest city, is about 36 miles east.
- Size
- 3,400 acres (5.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 8,570 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Park County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 Eleven Mile Reservoir
Anglers come to Eleven Mile Reservoir for trout, kokanee salmon, northern pike and smallmouth bass. With the surface at 47°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
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
- 7
6 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 6:42 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eleven Mile Reservoir
- Cripple Creekabout 19 mi southeast
- Woodland Parkabout 23 mi east
- Cascade-Chipita Parkabout 26 mi east
- Manitou Springsabout 30 mi east
- Colorado Springsnearest city, about 36 mi east
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Questions about Eleven Mile Reservoir
What fish are in Eleven Mile Reservoir?
Eleven Mile Reservoir holds trout, kokanee salmon, northern pike and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Eleven Mile Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Eleven Mile Reservoir?
3,400 acres, with about 17.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eleven Mile Reservoir?
Cripple Creek is about 19 miles southeast; Woodland Park is about 23 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Eleven Mile Reservoir today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eleven Mile Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
