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Parks and Open Space Department
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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
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Site Management:
Park Rangers:
Water Management:
Facility/Event Rentals:
Park Address:
5800 S. Powhaton Road
Mailing Address:
15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Room #4600
Aurora, CO 80012
Fishing report for Aurora and Quincy Reservoir
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303-690-1286
303-690-1633
303-739-7370
303-690-1286
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THE PERIMETER TRAIL IS OPEN! Grab your rollerblades or bike and check out this new, concrete 8.5 mile trail!
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Aurora Reservoir Facilities: aerial photo
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- 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
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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.
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Aurora Reservoir Special Events and Programs (Learn more)
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Aurora Big Fish Tournament – Win $10,000 for catching the biggest trout! More details to come. Event is set for Saturday, May 17, 2008.
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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.
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See “WILD” program opportunities in our quarterly calendar and the latest edition of the Coyote Call. Check out AWQUA Lounge programs.
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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
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HOURS of OPERATION and FEE SCHEDULE
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Shelter Reservations and Special Events – The picnic shelters and portions of the park are available for rent. Large events also require a permit.
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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
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RULES AND REGULATIONS for Parks, Open Space and Reservoirs (updated 04/07)
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