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Antero Reservoir
Antero is derived from the Spanish word "first," as it was the first dam on the South Platte River near the river's origin and first in storage capacity (at the time of construction). Antero Dam is a earth-fill dam built in 1909. Geologists believe the reservoir occupies the site of a former lakebed, probably no more than 300 years old. Green Lake lies submerged within Antero Reservoir.
On July 17, 2007 Antero was re-opened to the delight of many Colorado fishermen. The fish grow fast in this lake, so anglers should find terrific catches from the onset, only to get better as time passes. The Colorado Division of Wildlife has re-stocked the lake with rainbow trout, brook trout, cutbows, cutthroat trout, brown trout, and splake.
Near the beginning of the 2002 drought, the water in Antero Reservoir was used or released to other storage because the large surface area of the reservoir, combined with its lack of depth, made it vulnerable to evaporation. At the end of August, 2002, the Division of Wildlife removed 10,000 trout from the reservoir and Antero was closed to public use.
Phone Numbers:
Denver Water – 303-628-6000
U. S. Forest Service – 719-545-8737
Colorado Division of Wildlife – 303-297-1192
Boating: Non Motorized Hand-Launch.
Ice Fishing: Ice fishing allowed
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Splake
Antero Reservoir is open to the public but is experiencing low dissolved oxygen and high hydrogen sulfide levels which are threatening a winter-kill. After ice off we will survey the fish population to determine the extent of a winter-kill if any and adjust stocking schedules if necessary. Rarely does a winter-kill at Antero kill off all of the fish in the reservoir. If a winter- kill does not occur expect high catch rates of large rainbows, cutthroats, and brown trout with brook trout and splake in the 14-18” range.
From Denver take US-285 through Fairplay to US-24. Go right at US-24 to the Antero entrance on your left. From Co. Springs take US-24 through Hartsel to the Antero entrance on your right.
Businesses Located Nearby
Bait & Tackle
- Ark Anglers
- 517 Us Highway 24 S - Buena Vista, CO
- (719) 395-1796
- Eleven Mile General Store
- 5790 County Road 92 - Lake George, CO
- (719) 748-3424
- Chaparral Park General Store
- 19015 County Road 59 - Hartsel, CO
- (719) 836-0308
Boat Rental
- Dillon Marina
- 150 Marina Drive - Dillon, CO
- (970) 468-5100
- Dillon Marina
- 300 Main St - Dillon, CO
- (970) 468-5100
- Big Ed's Fishing Ventures
- 6061 Tiger Rd - Breckenridge, CO
- (970) 453-1869
Vacation Rental
- Luxurious Keystone Vacation Rentals
- 135 Dercum Dr - Keystone, CO
- (248) 703-8365
- Luxury Condo in Vail Vacation Rentals
- 4595 Big Horn Rd - Vail, CO
- (720) 312-6878
- Miracle Mountain Vacation Home Rental & Retreat
- 9950 Schubarth Trl - Woodland Park, CO
- (719) 651-3801
Bar and Restaurant
- Samplings Wine Bar Restaurant
- 320 E Main St - Frisco, CO
- (970) 668-8466
- Woodside Bar & Restaurant
- 67348 Us-285 - Pine, CO
- (303) 838-8128
- Hob Cafe & Saloon
- 12799 Us-24 - Hartsel, CO
- (719) 836-0729