Hayden Meadows Reservoir trout stocking
Lake County, Colorado · lake · 9,316 ft elevation
Hayden Meadows Reservoir was last stocked 87 months ago (Jul 29, 2019 to Aug 4, 2019). We have 20 stockings on record since May 26, 2015. Most stockings come in June.
- The second most stocked of 7 waters in Lake County.
- Stocked more often than 71% of Colorado waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: HALFMOON CREEK NEAR MALTA, CO (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 48°F
- Flow
- 12 cfs
- higher than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 1.40 ft
Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Hayden Meadows Reservoir
- Tonight35°FRain Showers81% rain · wind 0 mph
- Tuesday54°FShowers And Thunderstorms Likely57% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Tuesday Night39°FShowers And Thunderstorms Likely71% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday51°FShowers And Thunderstorms76% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night32°FChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy44% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Thursday57°FMostly Sunny1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Hayden Meadows Reservoir stocked?
Most stockings come in June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Stocking history
20194 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Week of Jul 29Latest Jul 29 to Aug 4 | Trout | 26 days |
Week of Jul 3 Jul 3 to Jul 9 | Trout | 23 days |
Week of Jun 10 Jun 10 to Jun 16 | Trout | 27 days |
Week of May 14 May 14 to May 20 | Trout | 298 days |
20184 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Week of Jul 20 Jul 20 to Jul 26 | Trout | 31 days |
Week of Jun 19 Jun 19 to Jun 25 | Trout | 12 days |
Week of Jun 7 Jun 7 to Jun 13 | Trout | 24 days |
Week of May 14 May 14 to May 20 | Trout | 283 days |
20174 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Week of Aug 4 Aug 4 to Aug 10 | Trout | 5 weeks |
Week of Jun 30 Jun 30 to Jul 6 | Trout | 2 weeks |
Week of Jun 16 Jun 16 to Jun 22 | Trout | 1 week |
Week of Jun 9 Jun 9 to Jun 15 | Trout | 304 days |
20164 stockings
- Week of Aug 9 trout
- Week of Jul 5 trout
- Week of Jun 7 trout
- Week of May 24 trout
20154 stockings
- Week of Jul 28 trout
- Week of Jun 30 trout
- Week of Jun 9 trout
- Week of May 26 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 Hayden Meadows Reservoir?
Lake County, Colorado. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Hayden Meadows Reservoir
- Crystal Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 10, 2019
- Mt. Elbert Forebay4 mistocked Aug 8, 2025
- Mount Elbert Forebay4 mistocked Jul 31, 2026
- Twin Lakes Reservoirlake · 6 mistocked Jul 17, 2026
- Turquoise Lakelake · 8 mistocked Jul 24, 2026
- Clear Creek Reslake · 11 mistocked Apr 19, 2016
- Home Lakelake · 11 mistocked Apr 11, 2025
- Clear Creek Reservoirlake · 11 mistocked May 8, 2026
All stocked waters in Lake CountyStocked this week in Colorado
Questions about Hayden Meadows Reservoir
- When was Hayden Meadows Reservoir last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 29, 2019 to Aug 4, 2019, according to Colorado agency reports.
- How often is Hayden Meadows Reservoir stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
- Is Hayden Meadows Reservoir stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 7 waters in Lake County. Stocked more often than 71% of Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- How warm is the water near Hayden Meadows Reservoir?
- The nearest USGS gage read 48°F on Sep 29. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.
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.