Summit Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Summit Reservoir is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in April.

Last stocked

April 17, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

7,371 ft

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Mancos
Boat ramp: Yes

CPW state wildlife area reached via a short access road off CO Highway 184, about 9 miles north and west of Mancos. Has a boat ramp, though at times only hand-launched watercraft are allowed. Anglers catch channel catfish, smallmouth bass, and crappie.

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How Summit Reservoir is stocked

Jackson Gulch Reservoir (6.4 mi), McPhee Reservoir (11.5 mi), Taylor Reservoir (20.6 mi), and Haviland Lake (32.5 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fishing Summit Reservoir

Summit Reservoir, located in Montezuma County, Colorado, U.S., is a Colorado state wildlife area that offers fishing. Fishing is the wildlife area's chief activity. Public fishing access was made in the 1960s by agreement with the state of Colorado. The reservoir has 341 surface acres and includes a boat ramp. Anglers catch channel catfish, smallmouth bass, and crappie, among others.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

At times only hand-launched watercraft may be allowed at the reservoir.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
April 17, 2026	–	–	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.