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McPhee Reservoir

The second largest reservoir in Colorado, McPhee offers a diverse warm and cold water fishery and plenty of space for boating. It is particularly known for its excellent smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing.

Dolores / Colorado
AreaDoloresDolores
Coordinates37.56000, -108.56000Open in Maps for navigation
ActivityBoatingColorado water directory

Before you go

Useful details for planning.

Lodging

U.S. Forest Service campgrounds. Lodging in Dolores and Cortez

Food & drink

Limited services on-site. Full services in Dolores

Rentals

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Hours

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Permits

Standard CO boat registration

Pets

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Know before you arrive

Conditions and etiquette.

Health notes

Can be very hot in summer

Pets

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