When was Elkhead Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Aug 9 to 15, 2016, according to Colorado agency reports.

Is Elkhead Reservoir stocked often?

Number 4 of 5 stocked waters in Moffat County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Elkhead Reservoir trout stocking

Moffat County, Colorado · lake · 6,310 ft elevation

Elkhead Reservoir was last stocked 123 months ago (Aug 9 to 15, 2016). We have 2 stockings on record since May 31, 2016.

Last stocked

123 months ago

Aug 9 to 15, 2016

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

2 stockings

since May 31, 2016

Number 4 of 5 stocked waters in Moffat County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: YAMPA RIVER ABOVE ELKHEAD CREEK NEAR HAYDEN, CO (5 km away).

Flow: 100 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.04 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 95 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Elkhead Reservoir

Tonight
44°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54% rain · wind 0 mph
Tuesday
66°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
7% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
69°F
Mostly Sunny
6% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Wednesday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
3% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Thursday
70°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

Stocking history

20162 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Aug 9Latest Aug 9 to Aug 15	Trout	10 weeks
Week of May 31 May 31 to Jun 6	Trout

From Colorado fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Colorado fishing regulations.

Where is Elkhead Reservoir?

Moffat County, Colorado. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Colorado fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Elkhead Reservoir

Dry Creek Pondpond · 8 mistocked May 22, 2024
Craig Justice Center Pondpond · 10 mistocked May 23, 2025
Craig City Pondspond · 10 mistocked Jun 6, 2024
Freeman Reservoirlake · 14 mistocked Jun 2, 2015
Nofstger Reservoirlake · 16 mistocked Apr 11, 2025

All stocked waters in Moffat County Stocked this week in Colorado

Questions about Elkhead Reservoir

When was Elkhead Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Aug 9 to 15, 2016, according to Colorado agency reports.
Is Elkhead Reservoir stocked often?: Number 4 of 5 stocked waters in Moffat County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Stocking report from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which lists the waters stocked with catchable trout (about 10 inches) in the week before each report. Locations from the Colorado Fishing Atlas.