Routt County · reservoir · 712 acres
Elk Head Reservoir
Elk Head Reservoir is a reservoir in Routt County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
90°
60°
16 mph
1%
Sat
Partly cloudy
93°
61°
14 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
99°
60°
21 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Dry Fork Elkhead Creek4.2 mi
- Dry Fork Little Bear Creek5.8 mi
- Elkhead Creek6.1 mi
- Calf Creek6.1 mi
- North Fork Elkhead Creek6.7 mi
- Anderson Reservoir7.1 mi
- Leftwich Reservoir6.4 mi
- Cottonwood Creek6.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Elk Head Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk Head Reservoir?+
Yes — Colorado requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Elk Head Reservoir?+
Elk Head Reservoir is a reservoir in Routt County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.