Morrow Point Reservoir

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 6

Morrow Point Reservoir is one of Colorado's most unique and challenging fishing destinations, tucked deep within the dramatic Black Canyon of the Gunnison. This remote 117-acre reservoir sits at 7,160 feet elevation and is accessible only by foot via a strenuous hike down 237 stairs and a half-mile trail, or through specialized guided boat services. Part of the three-reservoir Aspinall Unit system along with Blue Mesa and Crystal reservoirs, Morrow Point offers an untapped haven for trophy-class trout and kokanee salmon surrounded by towering canyon walls. The reservoir's limited access and low fishing pressure have preserved healthy populations of large fish, making it a destination for serious anglers seeking both exceptional fishing and wilderness solitude.

Colorado licenses and regulations5 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Morrow Point Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

Kokanee Salmon

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Morrow Point Reservoir. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Know where you can legally fish on Morrow Point Reservoir

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Recreational permits for Morrow Point Reservoir

What you need to float or boat Morrow Point Reservoir, and when to apply.

Morrow Point backcountry permit

Self-issue permit · All boaters · Required year-round

Boaters on Morrow Point Reservoir fill out a free backcountry use permit at the Pine Creek trailhead.

National Park Service on nps.gov

Checked Nov 4, 2026 with Curecanti National Recreation Area

Colorado licenses and regulations

Colorado Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Colorado Fishing License

Annual fishing licenses are valid March 1 through March 31 (13 months). CPW provides a range of options for anglers from the annual fishing license to the one-day fishing license. Youth under age 16 fish for free.

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Colorado Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Colorado Parks & Wildlife State Park Pass

Annual passes provide a full 12 months of unlimited access to all state parks across Colorado.

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Colorado Stream Access Laws

With no clear test of navigability, no applicable statutes, and a tendency of courts to categorize all streams in Colorado as non-navigable, waterfront landowners' rights encompass the banks, beds, and waters of rivers. The public has no guaranteed recreation rights in non-navigable waters or their streambeds. CO Fishing Regulations: "It is illegal to go onto private land to fish without permission, including touching any part of private land by person or watercraft. Private land is not required to be posted or fenced. Trespassers may be suspended for up to 5 years."

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Take Morrow Point Reservoir with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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Keep a private fishing journal for Morrow Point Reservoir to find where and when fish are biting for you.
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