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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ridgway Reservoir
Ouray County, Colorado · about 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
46°F water, level 6861 ft, calm this morning.
About Ridgway Reservoir
In Ouray County, Colorado, Ridgway Reservoir covers about 910 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.5 miles. Its surface is about 6,840 ft above sea level. Ouray is about 13 miles south. Grand Junction, the nearest city, is about 71 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,840 ft
- County
- Ouray County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Ridgway Reservoir in Colorado usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
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
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:50 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ridgway Reservoir
- Ourayabout 13 mi south
- Montroseabout 18 mi north
- Tellurideabout 18 mi south
- Mountain Villageabout 20 mi south
- Grand Junctionnearest city, about 71 mi northwest
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Questions about Ridgway Reservoir
What fish are in Ridgway Reservoir?
Lakes like Ridgway Reservoir usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ridgway 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 Ridgway Reservoir?
About 910 acres, with about 8.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ridgway Reservoir?
Ouray is about 13 miles south; Montrose is about 18 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Ridgway Reservoir today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ridgway Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
