Fishing Lake Pueblo

AKA: Pueblo Reservoir

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Lake Pueblo, CO

Popular Fish Species Lake Pueblo, CO

Pueblo Reservoir Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are a favorite of many locals at Lake Pueblo, as they are plentiful and easy to catch, once located. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in decent size and numbers.

Walleye Fishing

Thanks to good fisheries management by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a healthy population of walleye are thriving in the waters of Lake Pueblo this year. May and June are the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower and closer to shore. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, staying close by schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Pueblo Reservoir Popular Fish - Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing

Also known as wipers, hybrid striped bass, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lake Pueblo, as they are plentiful, run in schools and grow to bragging size. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass is likely to be in the area. Fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and wipers. Live bait is very very effective here, and these chubby fish can be caught year round.

Lake Pueblo Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, rainbow/cutthroat hybrid, bluegill, yellow perch, saugeye, and wiper at Lake Pueblo in Colorado.

Several boat launch ramps and two marinas stand ready to welcome anglers at Pueblo Reservoir. 4,000 surface acres, 60 miles of shoreline and a nice variety of fish species await visitors at this fertile fishery in central Colorado. Bass, walleye, crappies, trout, catfish and wipers all draw fishing enthusiasts that enjoy the option to fish for both warm-water and cold-water species. Check out fishing reports for popular species at Lake Pueblo.

Perch, sunfish and saugeye also make good showings, and all make for a good fish fry. Pontoon boats and other boats are available by the hour, or by the day. Quality bass fishing also makes Pueblo a favorite for fishing tournaments.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Pueblo

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Lake Pueblo Amenities

Marina: YES - 2
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Laketime Rentals
Rentals: Kayaks
719 494-6884

Southshore Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
719 564-1043

Marinas

Northshore Marina
N Marina Rd
Pueblo West, CO 81007
719 547-3880

Southshore Marina
1 S Marina Rd
Pueblo, CO 81005
719 564-1043

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Arkansas Point Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, this is a multi-lane concrete ramp with plenty of paved parking.

Northshore Marina Launch Ramp
Located on the north side of the lake off North Marina Road, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with excellent paved parking.