Last stocked
April 10, 2026
Plants on record
2
Species recorded
0
Elevation
3,760 ft
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Hasty
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Bank fishing is reliable at this small reservoir on the east edge of John Martin Reservoir State Park. Lake Hasty Campground (109 electric sites) has ADA accessible restrooms and campsites. The boat ramp cove closes to trailered boats in low water, but kayaks and canoes hand launch fine. Near Hasty.
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How Hasty Lake is stocked
John Martin Reservoir (5.2 mi), Meredith Reservoir (42.7 mi), Turks Pond (50.3 mi), Douglas Reservoir (68.3 mi), and Kinney Lake (68.7 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fishing Hasty Lake
Lake Hasty is a main draw, with visitors consistently reporting solid catches. This lake supports warm-water species in a calm, manageable setting that works well for bank fishing, making it accessible for families and casual anglers. During hotter months, fishing early morning and late evening is recommended when the bite picks up and temperatures are bearable.
Sources: coloradolakes.org
What to watch for
Summer daytime temperatures can hit over 100 degrees, requiring visitors to choose shaded campsites. Lake levels fluctuate with rainfall patterns, and in drier years water sports may be restricted. Low water levels may restrict water activities.
What anglers say
Visitors consistently report solid catches at Lake Hasty. According to Inesh Kunwar, the lake is good for fishing. Retta Edling also states that the fishing was good.
Species stocked here
No species recorded here yet.