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
Ruedi Reservoir
Pitkin County, Colorado · 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Ruedi Reservoir
In Pitkin County, Colorado, Ruedi Reservoir covers 1,000 acres; it is a reservoir. It sits on the Fryingpan.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end with roughly 9.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 7,740 ft above sea level. Aspen lies about 12 miles to the south.
- Size
- 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 7,740 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Fryingpan
- County
- Pitkin County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Ruedi Reservoir
Anglers come to Ruedi Reservoir for trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- 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
- 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
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 6:49 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ruedi Reservoir
- Aspenabout 12 mi south
- Basaltabout 12 mi west
- Snowmass Villageabout 12 mi southwest
- El Jebelabout 15 mi west
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Questions about Ruedi Reservoir
What fish are in Ruedi Reservoir?
Ruedi Reservoir holds trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ruedi 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 Ruedi Reservoir?
1,000 acres, with about 9.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ruedi Reservoir?
Aspen is about 12 miles south; Basalt is about 12 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Ruedi Reservoir today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ruedi Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
