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Beckwith Reservoir Fishing
A 54-acre Colorado reservoir in Pueblo County at 6,081 feet.
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A quick portrait of Beckwith Reservoir
Measured from the CPW water layer, Beckwith Reservoir is a reservoir of some 54 acres in Pueblo County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 6,081 feet. The surrounding property is Lake Beckwith, per CPW. Colorado City is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 1 mile off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Southeast Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, cutbow, green sunfish and rainbow trout. Craft permitted, per CPW: Electric. Atlas notes: easy to reach, medium pressure. On ice: ice fishing listed as no.
54acres
6,081feet elevation
0boat ramps
10species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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What anglers catch at Beckwith Reservoir
Listed fish for Beckwith Reservoir, each linked where Colorado has a species page.
Black crappie Bluegill Channel catfish Cutbow Green sunfish Rainbow trout Saugeye Walleye Yellow perch Trout
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Ramp access for Beckwith Reservoir
For Beckwith Reservoir, the ramp layer is empty; nearby ramps are listed.
Mapped access at Beckwith Reservoir
- Beckwith Reservoir fishing access near Colorado Cityeasy access, stocked: catchable trout and warmwater, 6,081 ft
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Limits a warden checks at Beckwith Reservoir
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | Daily bag 20, possession 20 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
For the statewide limits chart, Beckwith Reservoir counts as in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Beckwith Reservoir follows the statewide chart.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Stocking
Stocking report listings for Beckwith Reservoir
Beckwith Reservoir appears 4 listings on the CPW trout report, most recently May 8, 2026.
2listings in 2026
1listings in 2025
1listings in 2024
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| February 26, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| October 3, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northeast Region |
| May 23, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
Compare
Nearby water compared with Beckwith Reservoir
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckwith Reservoir | 54 | 6,081 | 0 | yes | |
| San Isabel Lake | 11 miles west | 36 | 8,479 | 0 | yes |
| Pueblo Reservoir | 23 miles north | 3,363 | 4,825 | 2 | yes |
| Minnequa Lake #1 | 23 miles northeast | 89 | 4,798 | 0 | |
| Valco Pond #3 | 23 miles north | 15 | 4,724 | 0 | |
| Valco Pond #2 | 23 miles north | 7 | 4,725 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Within a short drive of Beckwith Reservoir
Further reservoirs a short haul from Beckwith Reservoir
- San Isabel Lake11 miles west
- Pueblo Reservoir23 miles north
- Minnequa Lake #123 miles northeast
- Valco Pond #323 miles north
- Valco Pond #223 miles north
Tackle counters on the way to Beckwith Reservoir
- South Shore Marinamarina, Pueblo, 23 miles
- Blue Heron Flies & Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Pueblo, 27 miles
- The Drift Fly Shopfly shop, Pueblo, 28 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Pueblosporting goods store, Pueblo, 29 miles
Fishing outfitters by Beckwith Reservoir
- Colorado Adrenaline Fishingfishing guide, Pueblo, (719) 696-1089
- Rogers' Traditions: Faith, Family, Fishing LLCfishing guide, Pueblo West
- Steel City Anglersfishing guide, Pueblo, (719) 778-3059
- River Sister Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Colorado City
- The Drift Fly Shop LLCfly fishing guide, Pueblo, (719) 543-3900
Where to stay for a Beckwith Reservoir trip
- Walsenburg22 miles
- Pueblo West26 miles
- Pueblo26 miles
Which county pages list Beckwith Reservoir
- Pueblo Countyseat: Pueblo
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A camera tour of the water by Beckwith Reservoir
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Answers
Straight answers about Beckwith Reservoir
Which CPW region covers Beckwith Reservoir?
The outline falls in Pueblo County, CPW Southeast Region, about 1 mile from Colorado City.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Beckwith Reservoir?
Around 54 acres of water, at about 6,081 feet.
Does Beckwith Reservoir have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
None on file; see the nearby list.
Which fish does CPW list at Beckwith Reservoir?
Fish on the list: black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, cutbow, green sunfish, rainbow trout and saugeye.
Are there extra rules at Beckwith Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Beckwith Reservoir?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
Are catchable trout released into Beckwith Reservoir?
Stocking report: 4 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (2 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024); latest May 8, 2026.
Is there a fly shop near Beckwith Reservoir?
Drive about 23 miles to South Shore Marina.
Is Beckwith Reservoir fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as no; carry picks and test thickness.
Circle a weekend for Beckwith Reservoir
Check the bag before a fish goes on the stringer.