Channel catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel catfish species guideSummit Reservoir fishing
Summit Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Channel catfish, Crappie, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in April. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel catfish, dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass.
- Last stocked
- April 17, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 4
- Elevation
- 7,371 ft
Fish at Summit Reservoir
Channel catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night 
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideSummit 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. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Summit Reservoir is stocked
Jackson Gulch Reservoir (6.4 mi), Haviland Lake (32.5 mi), Andrews Lake (42.8 mi), and Vallecito Reservoir (45.8 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Mancos
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
CPW state wildlife area on an irrigation reservoir, off CO Highway 184 about 9 miles northwest of Mancos. The dams on the northwest corner and west side give shoreline fishing; boat ramp and restrooms. In dry years the lake can be drawn down hard, and the ramp is at times hand-launch only.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Summit Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Summit Reservoir?
Channel catfish, Crappie, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Summit Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked April 17, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in April.
How do you get on Summit Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Mancos. Facilities include restrooms. CPW state wildlife area on an irrigation reservoir, off CO Highway 184 about 9 miles northwest of Mancos. The dams on the northwest corner and west side give shoreline fishing; boat ramp and restrooms. In dry years the lake can be drawn down hard, and the ramp is at times hand-launch only.
Which lakes near Summit Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Jackson Gulch Reservoir (6.4 mi), Haviland Lake (32.5 mi), Andrews Lake (42.8 mi), and Vallecito Reservoir (45.8 mi) were stocked more recently.