Ward Creek Reservoir fishing

Ward Creek Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.

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Last stocked: May 15, 2026; May 15
Plants on record: 1
Species recorded: 0
Elevation: 9,743 ft

How Ward Creek Reservoir is stocked

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Cobbett Lake (1.7 mi), Weir and Johnson Reservoir (9.7 mi), Lost Lake Slough (43.7 mi), and Rifle Gap Reservoir (44.3 mi) were stocked more recently.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 15, 2026	–	–	–	report

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Cedaredge
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes

26-acre Grand Mesa reservoir on the east side of Highway 65, north of Cedaredge and about 4 miles inside the Grand Mesa National Forest boundary, at about 9,740 feet. USFS concrete boat ramp, signed at the launch; no potable water. The dam is privately owned and the water is held for irrigation.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.

Nearest lakes

Cobbett Lake 1.7 mi last stocked June 12, 2026 Weir and Johnson Reservoir 9.7 mi last stocked June 19, 2026 Crawford Reservoir 31.4 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Lost Lake Slough 43.7 mi last stocked June 12, 2026 Rifle Gap Reservoir 44.3 mi last stocked August 14, 2026

Public land at Ward Creek Reservoir

Ward Creek Reservoir is inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

When is Ward Creek Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 15, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.

How do you get on Ward Creek Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Cedaredge. 26-acre Grand Mesa reservoir on the east side of Highway 65, north of Cedaredge and about 4 miles inside the Grand Mesa National Forest boundary, at about 9,740 feet. USFS concrete boat ramp, signed at the launch; no potable water. The dam is privately owned and the water is held for irrigation.

Which lakes near Ward Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Cobbett Lake (1.7 mi), Weir and Johnson Reservoir (9.7 mi), Lost Lake Slough (43.7 mi), and Rifle Gap Reservoir (44.3 mi) were stocked more recently.

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