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South Platte Reservoir

Colorado
0.60 km²
39.5716, -105.0506
NHD {1711BC21-D607-41CD-B841-7D0E7C4A4F5A}
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About South Platte Reservoir

South Platte Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, United States. It covers approximately 0.60 km² (149 acres). The lake centroid is located at 39.5716° N, 105.0506° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Reservoir
Small
Bank or small-boat friendly
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at South Platte Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 39m
Dawn11:16
Sunrise11:47
Sunset02:27
Dusk02:58

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:4612:47Excellent
  • Morning12:4719:07Good
  • Midday19:0723:27Calm
  • Afternoon23:2701:27Good
  • Dusk01:2703:28Excellent
  • Night03:2810:46Good
Moon: 13% · waxing15:29

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in South Platte Reservoir?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for South Platte Reservoir. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is South Platte Reservoir?

South Platte Reservoir covers approximately 0.60 square kilometres (149 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is South Platte Reservoir located?

South Platte Reservoir is located in Colorado, United States, with its centroid at 39.5716°, -105.0506°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF