Antero Reservoir
South Park reservoir at 8,998 ft — Gold Medal trout water, but currently being drained for dam rehabilitation.
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Closure Update — Spring 2026
Antero Reservoir is currently being drawn down for dam rehabilitation. Fishing access is severely limited and conditions are not worth the drive. The project is expected to run through 2026 into 2027.
Read the full closure update →In the meantime, Paul is fishing Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile Reservoir — both outstanding South Park fisheries with trophy trout through the season.
Quick Stats (normal conditions)
- Elevation
- 8,998 ft
- Area
- ~2,800 acres (full pool)
- Target species
- Rainbow, brown trout, pike
- Techniques
- Trolling, bank fishing
- Current status
- Draining — avoid 2026