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Narraguinnep Reservoir Fishing
A 533-acre Colorado reservoir in Montezuma County at 6,684 feet.
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Montezuma County
A quick portrait of Narraguinnep Reservoir
Measured from the CPW water layer, Narraguinnep Reservoir is a reservoir of some 533 acres in Montezuma County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 6,684 feet. The surrounding property is Narraguinnep Resevoir SWA, per CPW. Lewis is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 2 miles off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Southwest Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye and yellow perch. CPW maps 3 boat ramps on it. Craft permitted, per CPW: Non-motorized. Atlas notes: easy to reach, medium pressure. On ice: ice fishing listed as yes.
533acres
6,684feet elevation
3boat ramps
4species listed
The state posts a fish consumption advisory for Narraguinnep Reservoir: CDPHE advisory.
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 Narraguinnep Reservoir
Listed fish for Narraguinnep Reservoir, each linked where Colorado has a species page.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Ramp access for Narraguinnep Reservoir
- House Creek Ramp on Narraguinnep Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection
- McPhee Ramp on Narraguinnep Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection
- Narraguinnep Reservoir SWAboat ramp, universal-water ramp, condition good, CPW
Mapped access at Narraguinnep Reservoir
- Narraguinnep Reservoir fishing access near Lewiseasy access, stocked: warmwater, 6,684 ft
Boat ramps in reach of Narraguinnep Reservoir
- Totten Reservoir SWATotten Reservoir, 10 miles southeast
- Puett Reservoir SWAPuett Reservoir, 13 miles southeast
- Summit Reservoir SWASummit Reservoir, 14 miles east
- Joe Moore Reservoir SWAJoe Moore Reservoir, 17 miles east
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Limits a warden checks at Narraguinnep 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 5, possession 5, 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 |
| Smallmouth bass | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, 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 | No bag or possession limit | 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, Narraguinnep Reservoir counts as west of the Continental Divide water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Narraguinnep 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.
Compare
Nearby water compared with Narraguinnep Reservoir
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narraguinnep Reservoir | 533 | 6,684 | 3 | ||
| McPhee Reservoir | 5 miles northeast | 4,289 | 6,927 | 0 | yes |
| Totten Reservoir | 10 miles southeast | 225 | 6,153 | 1 | |
| Denny Lake | 11 miles south | 17 | 6,113 | 0 | |
| Puett Reservoir | 13 miles southeast | 155 | 7,272 | 1 | |
| Summit Reservoir | 14 miles east | 279 | 7,389 | 1 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Within a short drive of Narraguinnep Reservoir
Further reservoirs a short haul from Narraguinnep Reservoir
- McPhee Reservoir5 miles northeast
- Totten Reservoir10 miles southeast
- Denny Lake11 miles south
- Puett Reservoir13 miles southeast
- Summit Reservoir14 miles east
Tackle counters on the way to Narraguinnep Reservoir
- Doc's Marina McPheemarina, Dolores, 8 miles
- On the Hook Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Cortez, 10 miles
Where to stay for a Narraguinnep Reservoir trip
- Cortez10 miles
- Mancos21 miles
Which county pages list Narraguinnep Reservoir
- Montezuma Countyseat: Cortez
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In photos
A camera tour of the water by Narraguinnep Reservoir
Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Answers
Straight answers about Narraguinnep Reservoir
Which CPW region covers Narraguinnep Reservoir?
The outline falls in Montezuma County, CPW Southwest Region, about 2 miles from Lewis.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Narraguinnep Reservoir?
Around 533 acres of water, at about 6,684 feet.
Does Narraguinnep Reservoir have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
Start at McPhee Ramp on Narraguinnep Reservoir, one of 3 boat ramps.
Which fish does CPW list at Narraguinnep Reservoir?
Fish on the list: northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye and yellow perch.
Are there extra rules at Narraguinnep Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Narraguinnep Reservoir?
Everyone 16 and older needs a CPW fishing license: $44.87 a year for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents, or $18.07 for a resident one-day license.
Are catchable trout released into Narraguinnep Reservoir?
No catchable trout listing exists for it.
Is there a fly shop near Narraguinnep Reservoir?
Drive about 8 miles to Doc's Marina McPhee.
Is Narraguinnep Reservoir fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as yes; carry picks and test thickness.
Circle a weekend for Narraguinnep Reservoir
Check the bag before a fish goes on the stringer.