The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Riverside Reservoir
Weld County, Colorado · 3,700 acres (5.8 sq mi)
54°F water, calm this morning.
About Riverside Reservoir
Riverside Reservoir is a reservoir in Weld County, Colorado, covering 3,700 acres. Also known as the Sanborn Draw dam, this reservoir was formed in 1903 by a dam diverting water from the South Platte River.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 17.5 miles. The water sits about 4,510 ft above sea level. Kersey is about 14 miles west. The closest city is Greeley, about 22 miles away.
- Size
- 3,700 acres (5.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.5 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,510 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Weld County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Riverside Reservoir
The fish here: striped bass and walleye. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 6:41 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Riverside Reservoir
- Kerseyabout 14 mi west
- Keenesburgabout 19 mi southwest
- Evansabout 20 mi west
- La Salleabout 21 mi west
- Greeleynearest city, about 22 mi west
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Questions about Riverside Reservoir
What fish are in Riverside Reservoir?
Riverside Reservoir holds striped bass and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Riverside 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 Riverside Reservoir?
3,700 acres, with about 17.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Riverside Reservoir?
Kersey is about 14 miles west; Keenesburg is about 19 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Riverside Reservoir today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Riverside Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
