White Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Bass species guideJohn Martin Reservoir fishing
John Martin Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: White Bass, Wiper, Black Crappie, Saugeye, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and 6 more. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for White Bass, Black Crappie, and Saugeye, dawn and dusk for Wiper, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- June 12, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 12
- Elevation
- 3,853 ft
Fish at John Martin Reservoir
White Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Wiper Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Wiper species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Saugeye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Saugeye species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide Freshwater Drum Confirmed present
Flathead Catfish Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Flathead Catfish species guide
Blue Catfish Confirmed present 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guideHow John Martin Reservoir is stocked
Lake Dorothey (104.2 mi) was stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Hasty
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, cleaning station
Warmwater Arkansas River reservoir in John Martin Reservoir State Park, off US 50 near Hasty, east of Las Animas. Two boat ramps on the northeast shore near the dam (East and West), normally open March 15 to October 31; a park vehicle pass is needed. CPW says shore anglers have plenty of access.
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About John Martin Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at John Martin Reservoir?
White Bass, Wiper, Black Crappie, and Saugeye, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is John Martin Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 12, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.
How do you get on John Martin Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Hasty. Facilities include camping and cleaning station. Warmwater Arkansas River reservoir in John Martin Reservoir State Park, off US 50 near Hasty, east of Las Animas. Two boat ramps on the northeast shore near the dam (East and West), normally open March 15 to October 31; a park vehicle pass is needed. CPW says shore anglers have plenty of access.
Which lakes near John Martin Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Lake Dorothey (104.2 mi) was stocked more recently.