Aurora Reservoir

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May Hours: 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
An abundance of year-round recreational opportunities!
Aurora Reservoir offers fishing, sailing, non-motorized boating, windsurfing, a seasonal swim beach, SCUBA area, archery range, and large group picnic shelters. Stroll or ride your bike on the 8 mile multi-use, concrete trail that circles the reservoir.
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Just 2 Ό miles east of E-470 and south of Quincy Avenue, the reservoir is located off of Powhaton Rd, 1 Ό miles south of Quincy Avenue. MAP

Site Management: 303.690.1286
Aurora Park Rangers: 303.690.1633
Water Management: 303.739.7370
Facility/Event Rentals: 303.690.1286

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NEW in 2009
U.S. Track and Field certified 5K course -
Perfect soft-surface trail for training!
New Regulation
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WATERCRAFT ACCESS PASS required.
New Fees
- $10 per vehicle entry fee in 2009.
FEES

 

The 2,500-acre site serves as a drinking water storage facility for Aurora. Learn more about Aurora’s drinking water system.

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 Special Events and Programs (Other events)

$10,000 Trout Tournament – May 16, 2009 Win $10,000 for catching the biggest trout! More details to come.

 

2009 Aurora Trails Day – June 6, 2009 Participate in the Trails Day 5K on a certified course. Registration is required. For more information call 303.739.7161.

 

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. 2009 Schedule

 

Check out AWQUA Lounge at Aurora Reservoir.

Park Address:
5800 S. Powhaton Road

Mailing Address:
15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Room #4600

Aurora, CO 80012

Fishing report for Aurora and Quincy Reservoir

 

SEASONAL 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 02/09)

 
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