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Dillon Reservoir

Lake fishing  Colorado · 05:36 - 20:34

Dillon Reservoir is a lake in Colorado. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
69°F
Air temp
59°F
Wind
12 mph
Pressure
29.83 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 19:19–21:19 Night 21:19–04:51

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

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Likely catch now (15 species)

Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
16%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Flathead Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
14%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
9%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
3%
Slow during the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
3%
Slow during the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bluegill
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
2%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
White Bass
Morone chrysops
1%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Dillon Reservoir is a lake in Colorado.

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass.

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural, gold and bronze for common carp.
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

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?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Dillon Reservoir right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 16%.