Aurora Reservoir

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The 2,500-acre site and primary storage for Aurora’s drinking water is accessed from Quincy Avenue by turning south on Powhaton, 2 ¼ miles east of E-470. The reservoir is located 1 ¼ miles south of Quincy Avenue. MAP

Site Management:
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Park Address:
5800 S. Powhaton Road

Mailing Address:
15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Room #4600
Aurora, CO 80012

Fishing report for Aurora and Quincy Reservoir

303-690-1286
303-690-1633
303-739-7370
303-690-1286

 

THE PERIMETER TRAIL IS OPEN! Grab your rollerblades or bike and check out this new, concrete 8.5 mile trail!

Aurora Reservoir Facilities: aerial photo

- Small picnic shelters (4)
- Large picnic shelters (2)
- Perimeter trail system (8 miles)
- Boat Ramp (non-motorized/electric motors only)
- Swim Beach (restroom and changing area)
- Archery Range
- Scuba Area
- Windsurf Beach
- Fishing Dock
- Boat Moorings
- Dry Boat Storage

Aurora Reservoir provides primary storage for Aurora’s drinking water in addition to a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The site is also managed as a natural area with abundant wildlife. The reservoir is open year-round, with excellent ice fishing. Learn more about Aurora’s drinking water system.

Aurora Reservoir Special Events and Programs (Learn more)

Aurora Big Fish Tournament – Win $10,000 for catching the biggest trout! More details to come. Event is set for Saturday, May 17, 2008.

Kid’s Fishing Derby: Kids under 16 learn to fish and win prizes. Bring the kids out Saturday, June 7 for this year’s derby.

See “WILD” program opportunities in our quarterly calendar and the latest edition of the Coyote Call. Check out AWQUA Lounge programs.

Triathlons and Open Water Swims: Our exceptionally clean water and great facilities make the Aurora Reservoir “THE” place for triathlons and open water swims. Training swims are also scheduled throughout the summer. 2008 Schedule

 

HOURS of OPERATION and FEE SCHEDULE

Shelter Reservations and Special Events – The picnic shelters and portions of the park are available for rent. Large events also require a permit.

Fish Bag and Possession Limits

2 – Trout any size
5 – Walleye 18 inches or longer, only one walleye longer than 21” can be taken per day
5 – Largemouth Bass 15 inches or longer (see note below)
5 – Smallmouth Bass 15 inches or longer (see note below)
(Only 5 Bass – combination Smallmouth and Largemouth – can be taken per day)
10 – Wiper
20 – Crappie
10 – Channel/Blue Catfish
20 – Yellow Perch

RULES AND REGULATIONS for Parks, Open Space and Reservoirs (updated 04/07)

 
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