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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Taylor Park Reservoir
Gunnison County, Colorado · 2,000 acres (3.1 sq mi)
40°F water, level rising, calm this morning.
About Taylor Park Reservoir
Taylor Park Reservoir is a reservoir in Gunnison County, Colorado, covering 2,000 acres. Taylor Park Dam holds it back on the Taylor.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 8.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 9,330 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 160 ft. Crested Butte lies about 21 miles to the west.
- Size
- 2,000 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 160 ft
- Shoreline
- About 8.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 9,330 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Taylor Park Dam, Taylor
- County
- Gunnison County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Taylor Park Reservoir
The fish here: trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon and northern pike. With the surface at 40°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
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
- 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
Rising 0.4 ft in 7 days.
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 6:47 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Taylor Park Reservoir
- Crested Butteabout 21 mi west
- Buena Vistaabout 23 mi east
- Gunnisonabout 26 mi southwest
- Aspenabout 27 mi northwest
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Questions about Taylor Park Reservoir
What fish are in Taylor Park Reservoir?
Taylor Park Reservoir holds trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Taylor Park Reservoir?
About 160 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Taylor Park Reservoir?
2,000 acres, with about 8.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Taylor Park Reservoir?
Crested Butte is about 21 miles west; Buena Vista is about 23 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Taylor Park Reservoir today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Taylor Park Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
