Dillon Reservoir

Lake fishing Colorado · 06:46 - 19:11

Dillon Reservoir is a lake set in Colorado. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Prime 66% The bite right now

Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

86%

63°

Best day

Fri

78%

64°

Sat

80%

60°

Sun

80%

57°

Mon

76%

59°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Partly cloudy

Water temp (est.)

70°F

Air temp

66°F

Wind

9 mph

Pressure

30.0 inHg ↑ rising

Clouds

84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-09-16 00:22

Best times today

Dawn 06:01–08:01 Day 08:01–17:56 Dusk 17:56–19:56

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit

Major period 16:01–18:01 Major period 04:01–06:01 Minor period 11:41–13:11 Minor period 20:52–22:22

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

16:00

66°

17:00

65°

18:00

63°

19:00

57°

20:00

51°

21:00

50°

22:00

48°

23:00

47°

00:00

46°

01:00

45°

02:00

45°

03:00

45°

Likely catch now (15 species)

White Bass

Morone chrysops

66%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

58%

Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

56%

Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

55%

Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

46%

Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.

Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.

Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Dillon Reservoir, sometimes referred to as Lake Dillon, is a large fresh water reservoir located in Summit County, Colorado, United States, south of I-70 and bordered by the towns of Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon. It is a reservoir for the city of Denver, and its waters are under the control of Denver Water. Popular ski areas are close to the reservoir, including Copper Mountain, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Breckenridge.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Dillon Reservoir?

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Dillon Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Dillon Reservoir?

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Dillon Reservoir right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 20%.