Crawford Reservoir fishing
Crawford Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in April.
- Last stocked
- April 24, 2026
- Plants on record
- 2
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 6,544 ft
Fish at Crawford Reservoir
Anglers can target yellow perch, northern pike, black crappie, largemouth bass, trout, and channel catfish. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(cpw.state.co.us, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Crawford Reservoir is stocked
Lost Lake Slough (24.8 mi), Weir and Johnson Reservoir (29.1 mi), Irwin Lake (30 mi), Ward Creek Reservoir (31.4 mi), and Cobbett Lake (32.2 mi) were stocked more recently.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Crawford
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Crawford State Park, a mile south of Crawford on Highway 92. Two ramps: Peninsula on the east side past the visitor center, and Iron Creek at the south end by Iron Creek Campground, where accessible fishing sites sit. Swim beach, 66 campsites, daily vehicle pass.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Crawford Reservoir
The size of Crawford Reservoir changes significantly with the seasons, as its main purpose is farm irrigation. By early Fall, the water level often drops enough to leave boat launches high and dry, impacting access for anglers. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Public land at Crawford Reservoir
Crawford Reservoir is inside Crawford State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Crawford Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked April 24, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in April.
How do you get on Crawford Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Crawford. Facilities include camping. Crawford State Park, a mile south of Crawford on Highway 92. Two ramps: Peninsula on the east side past the visitor center, and Iron Creek at the south end by Iron Creek Campground, where accessible fishing sites sit. Swim beach, 66 campsites, daily vehicle pass.
Which lakes near Crawford Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Lost Lake Slough (24.8 mi), Weir and Johnson Reservoir (29.1 mi), Irwin Lake (30 mi), Ward Creek Reservoir (31.4 mi), and Cobbett Lake (32.2 mi) were stocked more recently.