09-07-2004, 04:44 AM
Antero – Remains dry and is not likely to refill until the water supply improves.
Cheesman – Reclamation work in the wake of the 2002 Hayman fire is now finished but Denver Water says the reservoir will remain closed to fishing all year because of a remaining danger from still-standing burned snags. Crews will spend the summer removing them.
Elkhead – The reservoir will be drained in the summer of 2005 for major reconstruction that will double its water capacity. Refilling will start in the summer of 2007.
Flagler – Drought caused a total fish die-off. The reservoir will be restocked when water levels improve.
Horsetooth – This popular foothills reservoir west of Fort Collins is full again after being drawn down for major reconstruction. It has a rebuilt dam, new marina and improved fish habitat. Although no game fish have been stocked in three years the lake still harbors smallmouth bass, walleyes, crappie and bluegills that will fatten fast on the rich plankton created by vegetation that grew up on the reservoir's floor and exposed banks when the water level was low.
Milavec - Although it has been stocked with catchable trout, Milavec Reservoir in Frederick will remain closed to fishing until July 1. The lake is still filling after being drained for habitat improvement last year and it will not be ready for public use until the shoreline is replanted and a sprinkler system is installed.
Prospect Lake, Palmer Lake, Monument Lake and Rosemont Reservoir -- These bodies of water are either drained or will be drained in the near future. Their fisheries will be rebuilt as conditions allow.
Ramah Reservoir – This lake northeast of Colorado Springs is fed by a small drainage, doesn’t get much water and usually runs dry every five years. It currently has no water and will not be restocked with warm-water fish under conditions improve.
Rampart Reservoir – The U.S. Forest Service has completed construction projects here, water level is at about 85 percent of capacity and the reservoir will be open for fishing this summer. In the event of an orange terrorism alert, it will be closed to boating and vehicular access.
Tarryall -- Dam repairs have been completed and the reservoir is ready to start storing water, but not much is available. At best, it may be partially filled but the entire State Wildlife Area is likely to remain closed to the public this year.
Thurston Reservoir – Went dry as a result of drought and not likely to refill this year.
Cheesman – Reclamation work in the wake of the 2002 Hayman fire is now finished but Denver Water says the reservoir will remain closed to fishing all year because of a remaining danger from still-standing burned snags. Crews will spend the summer removing them.
Elkhead – The reservoir will be drained in the summer of 2005 for major reconstruction that will double its water capacity. Refilling will start in the summer of 2007.
Flagler – Drought caused a total fish die-off. The reservoir will be restocked when water levels improve.
Horsetooth – This popular foothills reservoir west of Fort Collins is full again after being drawn down for major reconstruction. It has a rebuilt dam, new marina and improved fish habitat. Although no game fish have been stocked in three years the lake still harbors smallmouth bass, walleyes, crappie and bluegills that will fatten fast on the rich plankton created by vegetation that grew up on the reservoir's floor and exposed banks when the water level was low.
Milavec - Although it has been stocked with catchable trout, Milavec Reservoir in Frederick will remain closed to fishing until July 1. The lake is still filling after being drained for habitat improvement last year and it will not be ready for public use until the shoreline is replanted and a sprinkler system is installed.
Prospect Lake, Palmer Lake, Monument Lake and Rosemont Reservoir -- These bodies of water are either drained or will be drained in the near future. Their fisheries will be rebuilt as conditions allow.
Ramah Reservoir – This lake northeast of Colorado Springs is fed by a small drainage, doesn’t get much water and usually runs dry every five years. It currently has no water and will not be restocked with warm-water fish under conditions improve.
Rampart Reservoir – The U.S. Forest Service has completed construction projects here, water level is at about 85 percent of capacity and the reservoir will be open for fishing this summer. In the event of an orange terrorism alert, it will be closed to boating and vehicular access.
Tarryall -- Dam repairs have been completed and the reservoir is ready to start storing water, but not much is available. At best, it may be partially filled but the entire State Wildlife Area is likely to remain closed to the public this year.
Thurston Reservoir – Went dry as a result of drought and not likely to refill this year.