Montana Fishing Report
McPhee Reservoir Sponsored by
| Date | 20-Aug-19 | |
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: McPhee Reservoir - As of 8/19/2019, anglers are reporting that the water is dropping so be careful of rocks exposed in the water when boating. The water temperature is currently in the high 60s with clarity about 6 to 7 feet. Trolling traditional kokanee rigs still seems to be the most productive technique. Anglers are having the most success trolling with small squids and spinners in pink, orange, and chartreuse. Kokanee can also be caught during the summer and jigging chartreuse and silver spoons. Smallmouth bass fishing has also been good especially during the cooler parts of the day. Anglers targeting smallmouth during lower light periods such as dawn and dusk have had the more recent success fishing deeper in 10 to 15 feet of water using small jig heads with plastic worms. Reports of lots of small sized bass being caught. Reported by: Colorado D.O.W |
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| About: -
McPhee Reservoir has close to 4,500 surface acres, is Colorado's second
largest man-made lake. It is located approximately 10 miles north of Cortez,
just west of the town of Dolores. McPhee offers excellent fishing and is stocked
annually with rainbow trout. The reservoir also is home to largemouth and
smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill and channel catfish. McPhee also offers two full-service recreation
complexes containing camping and picnicking sites with tables, fireplaces, tent
pads, toilets and trash disposal. A marina, two boat ramps and four fisherman
access points serve both the east and west sides of the reservoir. Water skiing,
canoeing, sailing and sail boarding are among the recreational opportunities
available.
For more information contact the Dolores Ranger District, (970) 882- 7296. |
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