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Dillon Reservoir

Lake fishing  Colorado · 06:36 - 16:59

Dillon Reservoir is a lake set in Colorado. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
44°
Fri
85%
45°
Best day
Sat
74%
42°
Sun
74%
47°
Mon
74%
50°
Tue
79%
47°

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.)
50°F
Air temp
28°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.04 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
44.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:51–07:51 Dusk 15:44–17:44

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:12–09:12 Major period 19:12–21:12 Minor period 01:09–02:39 Minor period 13:46–15:16

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

04:00
28°
05:00
28°
06:00
28°
07:00
30°
08:00
34°
09:00
41°
10:00
45°
11:00
48°
12:00
49°
13:00
46°
14:00
45°
15:00
41°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
82%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
39%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
20%
Slow during the night, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
14%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
13%
Active through the night, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Common Carp.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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 Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Common Carp, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

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?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Dillon Reservoir right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 86%.