Fishing · Delta, CO

Crawford Reservoir

easySpring conditions. Water temperatures beginning to rise, increasing fish activity. Shore fishing productive as fish move to shallower water. Ice may still be present at higher elevations in early spring.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Delta County, 14 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

66°

Smoky

Feels like 66°

Trailhead temp

61° est. at 6,400 ft

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:12 pm

Uncompahgre River at Delta is running 128 cfs, water 63°.

Distance

—

Elevation gain

100ft

High point

6,450ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Crawford Reservoir is a 400-acre fishing destination in Delta County, Colorado, situated within Crawford State Park. Located near the town of Delta and approximately 30 miles west of Grand Junction, the reservoir sits at an elevation between 6,400 and 6,600 feet. It offers easy access for anglers through a public boat ramp and on-site parking. The fishing season runs from April through October, though the reservoir remains open year-round for angling. Visitors can expect to find species including yellow perch, channel catfish, northern pike, rainbow trout, black crappie, and largemouth bass. The site is pet-friendly.

Trail profile

Gain

100 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

6,450 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Main Access Point6,400 ft

2Secondary Access Point6,409 ft

3Riffle 26,450 ft

4Scenic Overlook6,350 ft

Latest water reportfair

Spring conditions. Water temperatures beginning to rise, increasing fish activity. Shore fishing productive as fish move to shallower water. Ice may still be present at higher elevations in early spring.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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