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
Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Park County, Colorado · 2,440 acres (3.8 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Spinney Mountain Reservoir is a reservoir in Park County, Colorado, covering 2,440 acres. Spinney Mountain Reservoir and the South Platte River below it are designated Gold Medal trout water by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.1 miles. At about 8,680 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. The nearest town, Fairplay, is about 24 miles northwest. Colorado Springs, the nearest city, is about 44 miles east.
- Size
- 2,440 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 8,680 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Park County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Spinney Mountain Reservoir holds trout and northern pike. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
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 6:43 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Spinney Mountain Reservoir
- Fairplayabout 24 mi northwest
- Buena Vistaabout 27 mi west
- Cripple Creekabout 29 mi southeast
- Baileyabout 30 mi north
- Colorado Springsnearest city, about 44 mi east
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Questions about Spinney Mountain Reservoir
What fish are in Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
Spinney Mountain Reservoir holds trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Spinney Mountain 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 Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
2,440 acres, with about 8.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Spinney Mountain Reservoir?
Fairplay is about 24 miles northwest; Buena Vista is about 27 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Spinney Mountain Reservoir today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Spinney Mountain Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
