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Nee Gronda Reservoir Fishing
A 835-acre Colorado reservoir in Kiowa County at 3,878 feet.
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Kiowa County
Nee Gronda Reservoir: setting, size and how to reach it
Nee Gronda Reservoir spreads over roughly 835 acres of Kiowa County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 3,878 feet above sea level. Queens SWA manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in Wiley, near 10 miles from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Southeast Region water.
CPW records black crappie, blue catfish, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass and saugeye in this water. The boating entry reads Motor boats (gasoline). CPW calls access easy; pressure runs low. For hard water, CPW has ice fishing listed as limited.
835acres
3,878feet 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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Fish CPW lists for Nee Gronda Reservoir
Tap a fish to open its Colorado page, with limits and records, from Nee Gronda Reservoir.
Black crappie Blue catfish Channel catfish Common carp Largemouth bass Saugeye Walleye White bass Wiper Yellow perch
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Launching a boat at Nee Gronda Reservoir
CPW maps no boat ramp right on Nee Gronda Reservoir; the nearest ones follow.
Atlas fishing locations at Nee Gronda Reservoir
- Nee Gronde Reservoireasy access, 3,878 ft
When the Nee Gronda Reservoir ramp is crowded
- Queens SWA near Wiley (west)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW, under a mile southeast
- Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (south)Neenoshe Reservoir, 3 miles northeast
- Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (north)Neenoshe Reservoir, 4 miles northeast
- Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (east)Neenoshe Reservoir, 4 miles northeast
- Queens SWA near Wiley (east)Queens Reservoir, 5 miles east
- Thurston Reservoir SWAThurston Reservoir, 9 miles southeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Harvest rules for Nee Gronda 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 |
Drainage matters for walleye, wiper and perch limits; Nee Gronda Reservoir sits in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Nee Gronda Reservoir.
Brochure rules for Nee Gronda Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Nee Gronda Reservoir | Trot-lines and jugs permitted. | p. 29 |
Special regulations as printed in the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 11 to 39, checked against CPW Chapter W-1 (as approved 13 November 2025); retrieved October 2026.
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
How Nee Gronda Reservoir measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nee Gronda Reservoir | 835 | 3,878 | 0 | ||
| Neenoshe Reservoir | 4 miles northeast | 1,660 | 3,923 | 3 | |
| Queens Reservoir | 6 miles east | 1,268 | 3,876 | 3 | |
| Thurston Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 202 | 1 | ||
| Jacksons Pond | 12 miles north | 4 | 4,147 | 0 | yes |
| Northgate Pond #1 | 16 miles southeast | 8 | 3,608 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
The ground surrounding Nee Gronda Reservoir
Other reservoirs within a drive of Nee Gronda Reservoir
- Neenoshe Reservoir4 miles northeast
- Queens Reservoir6 miles east
- Thurston Reservoir8 miles southeast
- Jacksons Pond12 miles north
- Northgate Pond #116 miles southeast
Where to buy line and lures near Nee Gronda Reservoir
- The Tackle Boxbait and tackle shop, Hasty, 17 miles
Beds and gas close to Nee Gronda Reservoir
- Lamar17 miles
- Las Animas30 miles
County guides that cover Nee Gronda Reservoir
- Kiowa Countyseat: Eads
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In photos
Reservoirs and creeks near Nee Gronda Reservoir in photos
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain
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Answers
Before you drive to Nee Gronda Reservoir, read these
Where in Colorado is Nee Gronda Reservoir?
CPW maps it in Kiowa County, CPW Southeast Region, about 10 miles from Wiley.
How many acres does Nee Gronda Reservoir cover on CPW maps?
Close to 835 acres by the CPW outline, at about 3,878 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Nee Gronda Reservoir?
CPW maps none here; try a neighbor.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Nee Gronda Reservoir?
CPW lists black crappie, blue catfish, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, saugeye and walleye.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Nee Gronda Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Extra rules from the brochure apply; they are above.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Nee Gronda Reservoir on a short license?
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.
When did CPW last list Nee Gronda Reservoir for trout?
Not on the stocking report in recent years.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Nee Gronda Reservoir?
Closest on our list: The Tackle Box, 17 miles.
Can I drill holes at Nee Gronda Reservoir?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as limited; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Nee Gronda Reservoir an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.