THURSTON RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

Thurston Reservoir


May 6, 2024

Thurston Reservoir is located in Northern Colorado and is known for its variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, yellow perch, and largemouth bass. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using lures and bait that mimic the natural food sources found in the lake. The best time to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average around 80°F. However, fall and spring can also be good times to fish as the weather is cooler and the fish are more active.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout
Image Alt White Perch
Image Alt Yellow Perch

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Thurston Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • White Perch • Yellow Perch

John Martin Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Walleye

Nee Gronda Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Cutthroat Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • White Perch

Hasty Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Nee Noshe Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Mike Higbee SWA (Clay Creek Pond)

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Turks Pond

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Two Buttes Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Walleye

Queens Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Flagler Reservoir

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Walleye
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BENT COUNTY
Upper Arkansas-John Martin Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Bonny Lake State Wildlife Area

Denver City Park

Clayton Lake State Park

St. Francis Wildlife Area

John Martin Reservoir State Park

Black Mesa State Park

Whistle Stop Park

John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area

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