Antero Reservoir to be drained due to drought

[Sheltowee]

Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2026/04/...r-closure-drought/?share=nsetw4ilrsop0vsstt2o

 

[Bigjay73]

Came here to post this. Wonder where they will put the fish? Can't imagine they can transfer that many to Spinney.

 

[Sheltowee]

Came here to post this. Wonder where they will put the fish? Can't imagine they can transfer that many to Spinney.

Gigging season for Kokanee? CPW issued an emergency fish salvage order when COS drained South Catamount a couple of years ago. No size, bag or possession limits, up to 4 rods per angler and pretty sure live bait was permitted.

 

[ccc23454]

They are taking 1/3 of whats remaining in flaming gorge i heard, lots of people worried if big Lakers and kokanee will even survive. Unfortunately this is going to be trend with no winter

 

[elkduds]

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Antero Reservoir was closed and drained in 2002 due to severe drought conditions and remained closed for five years, officially reopening to recreation in 2007. The reservoir, which went completely dry during this period, was managed by Denver Water to maximize water efficiency during the drought.

 

[Bigjay73]

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Antero Reservoir was closed and drained in 2002 due to severe drought conditions and remained closed for five years, officially reopening to recreation in 2007. The reservoir, which went completely dry during this period, was managed by Denver Water to maximize water efficiency during the drought.

I didn't read this particular article, but it's amazing how much water a shallow lake loses through evaporation. I completely understand why they are transferring the water to Cheesman.