Quincy Reservoir is a quiet, peaceful lake located in the city of Aurora, Colorado.
A popular recreation area for paddle boarding, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, waterfowl and wildlife viewing.
Description & Attraction: Best Fishing Spots in Aurora
Quincy Reservoir features a 3.5 mile soft surface trail surrounding the lake. This provides a great opportunity for waterfowl and wildlife viewing.
Paddle boarding, kayaking and boating are popular activities among visitors.
Quincy Reservoir is well known by anglers for bass, trout, perch, and crappie. Fishing is allowed with artificial flies and lures only, providing a challenging experience for anglers, while reducing fish mortality rates and allowing better management of this unique resource.
Location & Direction
Quincy Reservoir is located on the south side of Quincy Avenue, east of US 83 and west E-470 (toll road) in the Smokey Hill neighborhood of Aurora. It is open seasonally from March thru October.
Latest Safety Updates near Quincy Reservoir
Quincy Reservoir is subject to seasonal closures during the winter months as well in summer for high levels of toxic algae. Consult the City of Aurora, Quincy Reservoir website page for status report and important updates.
Can you swim at Quincy Reservoir?
Swimming is permitted in designated area only.
Do you have to pay to get into Quincy Reservoir?
Weekends and Holidays: $15 day pass (summer)
Weekdays: $10 day pass (summer)
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