Open for Water Recreation, Fishing & Hiking

The cost for parking is $10 per day per vehicle. Register Here

Lifejackets must be worn by all participants while on the water

Ages 2 to 7 may share a watercraft with a guardian. Ages 8 to 15 may have their own watercraft but a registered adult guardian must be present on the water

Online reservations only

Pets allowed on trails only, pets are not allowed on or near the water or shoreline

No swimming

No rafts or inflatable tubes except blow-up paddle boards, river pontoons, and multi-chambered kayaks

No alcohol or glass containers

Trailers are not permitted

Rentals are available during paddle season with

Fishing Open

Love to fish at Rueter-Hess? So do we! Here’s what you need to know to be in compliance with our regulations:

Visitors will be allowed to participate in catch-and-keep fishing of Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch. Other fish, such as Black Crappies, Bluegills, Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnows, Wipers, Triploid Grass Carps, and White Suckers still need to be released. See the Fishing page for size and bag limits.
The use of barbed treble hooks is now permitted.
In addition to having a state fishing license, all anglers are required to obtain a free daily fishing permit to help manage the fishery.

The limited use of electric trolling motors for fishing purposes will now be permitted. Here are the rules:

Only approved watercraft, such as paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, river pontoons, and johnboats, may use an electric trolling motor.
The electric trolling motor cannot exceed a thrust of 55 pounds and have a shaft that may extend up to 24″ below the waterline, the maximum allowable boat length is 14 feet.
Electric trolling motor must be detachable.
The use of electric trolling motors for non-fishing activities is prohibited.
No Trailers are allowed on the property

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Rueter-Hess Recreation

Rueter-Hess Water Recreation is Open

Open Fridays through Mondays

8 am to 6 pm

Open for Water Recreation, Fishing & Hiking

The cost for parking is $10 per day per vehicle. Register Here

Rentals are available during paddle season with

Surf’SUP Colorado

Fishing Open