JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • COLORADO

John Martin Reservoir


April 26, 2024

John Martin Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in southeastern Colorado, USA, offering a variety of fish species such as walleye, crappie, catfish, and bass. The lake is surrounded by a state park, which offers camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Anglers looking for success should try to fish during the cooler months of fall, winter, and early spring, using jigs and live bait. Summer can be productive for catfish and carp, but the high temperatures can make fishing challenging. The best time to visit is in spring or fall, with average temperatures ranging from 40-70°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Common Carp
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Walleye

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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

Adobe Creek Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Walleye

Horse Creek Reservoir

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

Queens Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Nee Noshe Reservoir

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

Hasty Lake

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

Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue Lake)

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Dawn Pond

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • Tiger Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BENT COUNTY
Upper Arkansas-John Martin Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Clayton Lake State Park

John Martin Reservoir State Park

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Black Mesa State Park

Denver City Park

Blaine Park

Kaval Lake State Recreation Area

Medicine Arrow Park

John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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