Fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region

The inlet streams feeding Pueblo Reservoir offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Pueblo Reservoir Inlet (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Pueblo Reservoir Inlet, Colorado

The inlet streams feeding Pueblo Reservoir offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. John Martin Lake (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

John Martin Lake, Colorado

John Martin Lake offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Arkansas River (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Arkansas River, Colorado

Arkansas River offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• ⚠ This water: {G} FROM THE STOCKYARD BRIDGE (CHAFFEE CR 102) BELOW SALIDA DOWNSTREAM 7.5 MILES TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH BADGER CREEK:
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Rainbow trout and cutbow must be returned to water immediately.
• ⚠ This water: WITHIN THE PUEBLO RESERVOIR STATE WILDLIFE AREA:
• ⚠ This water: 1. Bag, possession and min. size for walleye and saugeye is 5 in the aggregate, 18 inches long.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate longer than 21 inches may be taken per day.
• ⚠ This water: FROM THE BRIDGE AT VALCO PONDS DOWNSTREAM TO PUEBLO BLVD. (EXCEPT AT PUEBLO NATURE CENTER AS POSTED):
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Trout longer than 16 inches must be returned to water immediately.
• ⚠ This water: FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO BOSS LAKE:
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.
• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Nee Noshe (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Nee Noshe, Colorado

Nee Noshe offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Thurston Reservoir →

5. Lake K10 (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Lake K10, Colorado

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Colorado & Plains of Colorado with scenic natural surroundings.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Acascosa Lake (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Acascosa Lake, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Acascosa Lake →

7. Adobe Creek Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Adobe Creek Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Adobe Creek Reservoir →

8. Bison Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Bison Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Crystal Creek Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Crystal Creek Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. DeWeese Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

DeWeese Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Hanging Lake (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Hanging Lake, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• ⚠ This water: 1. Fishing prohibited.
• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. John Martin Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

John Martin Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• ⚠ This water: 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted.
• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. John Martin Reservoir State Park (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

John Martin Reservoir State Park, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. La Jara Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

La Jara Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: La Jara Reservoir →

15. Lake Isabel (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Lake Isabel, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Lake Maloya (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Lake Maloya, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Lake Meredith (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Lake Meredith, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Lake Pueblo (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Lake Pueblo, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Pueblo Reservoir Road →

19. Lake Pueblo State Park (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Pueblo Reservoir Road →

20. Mountain Home Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Mountain Home Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Pueblo Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Pueblo Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• ⚠ This water: 1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass is 15 inches long.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Bag, possession, min. size for walleye and saugeye is 5 in the aggregate, 18 inches long.
• ⚠ This water: 3. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate longer than 21 inches may be taken per day.
• ⚠ This water: 4. Bag, possession, min. size for crappie is 10 fish, 10 inches long.
• ⚠ This water: 5. Bag and possession limit for wiper is 5.
• ⚠ This water: 6. Only 1 wiper longer than 21 inches may be taken per day.
• ⚠ This water: 7. Underwater spearfishing allowed for channel, blue and flathead catfish with an aggregate bag and possession limit of 5 and for wiper with a bag and possession limit of 5.
• ⚠ This water: 8. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100 ft. of dam or walleye spawning nets Mar. 1– April 15, or until walleye spawning operations are complete.
• ⚠ This water: 9. It is unlawful to possess filleted or cleaned fish in boat on lake.
• ⚠ This water: WITHIN BOSQUE DEL OSO STATE WILDLIFE AREA:
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. All fish must be returned to water immediately.
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. All fish must be returned to water immediately.
• ⚠ This water: 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted.
• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Pueblo Reservoir Road →

22. Rampart Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Rampart Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• ⚠ This water: 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is
• ⚠ This water: 2. 2. Ice fishing prohibited.
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.
• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Runyon Lake (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Runyon Lake, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. San Luis Lake (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

San Luis Lake, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Sanchez Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Sanchez Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• ⚠ This water: 1. Any crayfish taken must be immediately returned to the water it came from or be taken into possession immediately and killed by separating the tail from the body.
• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Sanchez Reservoir →

26. Terrace Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Terrace Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Trinidad Lake (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Trinidad Lake, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Trinidad Lake State Park (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Trinidad Lake State Park, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Trujillo Meadows Reservoir (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Trujillo Meadows Reservoir, Colorado

Popular fishing lake in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Trujillo Meadows Reservoir →

30. Adobe Creek (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Adobe Creek, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Adobe Creek →

31. Alamosa River (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Alamosa River, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Apishapa River (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Apishapa River, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Apishapa River →

33. Badger Creek (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Badger Creek, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Big Sandy Creek (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Big Sandy Creek, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Big Sandy Creek →

35. Canadian River (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Canadian River, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Chico Creek (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Chico Creek, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Chico Creek →

37. Conejos River (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Conejos River, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• ⚠ This water: FROM THE LOWER BRIDGE AT TOWN OF PLATORO DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SOUTH FORK OF THE CONEJOS RIVER:
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 inches long.
• ⚠ This water: FROM MENKHAVEN RESORT DOWNSTREAM TO THE UPPER BOUNDARY OF ASPEN GLADE CAMPGROUND:
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 inches long.
• ⚠ This water: FROM THE HEADWATERS INCLUDING BIG LAKE, DOWNSTREAM TO AND INCLUDING ROCK LAKE AND ITS OUTLET:
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.
• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: Conejos River →

38. Cucharas River (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Cucharas River, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Culebra Creek (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Culebra Creek, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• ⚠ This water: FROM COLO. 159 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES TO THE JAQUEZ BRIDGE:
• ⚠ This water: 1. Artificial flies and lures only.
• ⚠ This water: 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.
• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Fountain Creek (Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish)

Fountain Creek, Colorado

Popular river fishing in the Eastern Colorado & Plains Region region of Colorado.

• Walleye, saugeye, sauger · Limit: 5 (10 on Arkansas/S. Republican drainages)
• Crappie (white & black) · Limit: 20 aggregate

Boat Launch: East Launch →