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Ridgway Reservoir

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Colorado, United States

4.3·234 catches

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Smallmouth bass

11 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

7 in · 5 oz

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Smallmouth bass

9 in · 6 oz

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Walleye

8 in · 6 oz

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Smallmouth bass

7 in · 3 oz

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Smallmouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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General info

Ridgway Reservoir is a lake located in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, and Kokanee salmon.

Location

38°12′52.2″N 107°44′54.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Ridgway Reservoir, CO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

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1.8 miles away

Ridgway

4.0 miles away

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8.0 miles away

Portland

9.1 miles away

Ouray

13.5 miles away

Montrose

18.6 miles away

Telluride

19.7 miles away

Mountain Village

20.4 miles away

Sawpit

20.5 miles away

Placerville

21.4 miles away

Ophir

25.1 miles away

Lake City

27.0 miles away

Silverton

28.3 miles away

Olathe

30.0 miles away

Crawford

34.7 miles away

Lazear

39.0 miles away

Rico

39.4 miles away

Cathedral

40.0 miles away

Hotchkiss

40.4 miles away

Delta

41.4 miles away

Orchard City

43.1 miles away

Paonia

46.0 miles away

Cedaredge

47.9 miles away

Gunnison

50.2 miles away

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FAQ about Ridgway Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Ridgway Reservoir located?
Ridgway Reservoir is a lake located in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°12′52.2″N 107°44′54.2″W
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🎣 Where on Ridgway Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Ridgway Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Ridgway Reservoir?
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📢 What are the latest Ridgway Reservoir fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Ridgway Reservoir?

Fishing in Colorado requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, daily, annual, and combination options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Colorado, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a heavily discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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