Fishing Aurora Reservoir

AKA: Aurora Lake

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Aurora Reservoir, CO

Popular Fish Species Aurora Reservoir, CO

Aurora Reservoir Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

The most fished for species in Aurora Reservoir are rainbow trout. Fishing for rainbow trout here is popular using worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Aurora Reservoir Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Aurora Reservoir continues to have a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Yellow perch are a tasty table fare, plus they are a food source for predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line. They make for an excellent fish fry, are a food source for many of the larger predator fish in the lake, and they are fun to catch in winter when ice fishing.

Walleye Fishing

Thanks to good fisheries management, a healthy population of walleye are thriving in the waters of Aurora Reservoir this year. May and June tend to be the best time to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower and closer to shore. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, staying close by schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very productive.

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Guide to fishing for smallmouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, rainbow trout, yellow perch, tiger muskie and wipers at Aurora Reservoir in Colorado.

Over two miles long and a mile-and-a-half wide, Aurora Reservoir offers plenty of close-in water recreation for boating and fishing. A boat launch ramp, restrooms and a scuba beach are open to the public. Fishing enthusiasts can fish for bass, catfish, walleye, trout, perch and muskie. Nearly 7 miles of shoreline is available for fishing from the bank.

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Aurora Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Storage: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Aurora Reservoir Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the west side of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of parking.