Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideEcho Canyon Reservoir fishing
Echo Canyon Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.
- Last stocked
- May 29, 2026
- Plants on record
- 3
- Species recorded
- 6
- Elevation
- 7,237 ft
Fish at Echo Canyon Reservoir
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide Green Sunfish Confirmed present
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideEcho Canyon Reservoir offers a diverse fishery including trophy sized largemouth bass, from which the state record came out. There are abundant angling opportunities for kids, targeting green sunfish, catfish, crappie, perch and trout, and for the serious trophy angler, focusing on largemouth bass. Common species available are Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch. (cpw.state.co.us, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Echo Canyon Reservoir is stocked
Mix Lake (26.5 mi), Trujillo Meadows Reservoir (31.9 mi), Beaver Creek Reservoir (31.9 mi), Vallecito Reservoir (33.2 mi), and Haviland Lake (50 mi) were stocked more recently.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Pagosa Springs
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
CPW built this reservoir in 1968 for public fishing. It averages 50 feet deep, with the dam at the west end, and sits on the west side of US 84 south of Pagosa Springs. Boat ramp, restrooms and unpaved parking. Colorado's state record largemouth bass came from here.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Echo Canyon Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Echo Canyon Reservoir?
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Green Sunfish, and Channel Catfish, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Echo Canyon Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 29, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in April and May.
How do you get on Echo Canyon Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Pagosa Springs. Facilities include restrooms. CPW built this reservoir in 1968 for public fishing. It averages 50 feet deep, with the dam at the west end, and sits on the west side of US 84 south of Pagosa Springs. Boat ramp, restrooms and unpaved parking. Colorado's state record largemouth bass came from here.
Which lakes near Echo Canyon Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Mix Lake (26.5 mi), Trujillo Meadows Reservoir (31.9 mi), Beaver Creek Reservoir (31.9 mi), Vallecito Reservoir (33.2 mi), and Haviland Lake (50 mi) were stocked more recently.