Spinney Mountain Reservoir - fish survey of this Gold Medal water

Colorado has 3 Gold Medal lakes that provide outstanding angling opportunities for large trout. Gold Medal waters are managed to ensure populations of big fish. Spinney Mountain Reservoir is one of those 3.

CPW aquatic biologists were out in late June conducting the annual fish population survey. The primary tool that guides fish management is the lake and stream surveys. These primarily consist of periodic monitoring of fish populations. During the survey process fish are collected using a variety of gears and returned to the water after the necessary biological data is recorded. The collected data is used to track fish population trends, evaluate the effectiveness of management actions such as stocking and regulations, and establish realistic management goals for a given lake or stream.

To better educate Colorado’s anglers, and provide the most up-to-date and unbiased information, CPW is pleased to share the survey information from some of Colorado’s most popular angling waters. Here is the fish survey and management data for Spinney Mountain Reservoir: https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Fi...