Neenoshe Reservoir Fishing
A 1,660-acre Colorado reservoir in Kiowa County at 3,923 feet.
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Neenoshe Reservoir at a glance
Neenoshe Reservoir holds around 1,660 surface acres within Kiowa County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 3,923 feet. Access runs through Queens SWA. For gas and groceries, Eads sits roughly 11 miles off. It falls inside the Southeast Region on CPW maps.
Anglers come here for black crappie, blue catfish, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass and saugeye, by the CPW list. Trailers back in at 3 boat ramps. Boating allowed: Motor boats (gasoline). Reaching it is easy; crowds are low, CPW says. CPW winter status: ice fishing listed as limited.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Every chip for Neenoshe Reservoir comes from a CPW list, a state record or the trout stocking report.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Putting in at Neenoshe Reservoir
- Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (east)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
- Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (north)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
- Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (south)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
Walk-up spots at Neenoshe Reservoir
- Nee Noshe Reservoireasy access, stocked: warmwater, 3,923 ft
Other CPW ramps around Neenoshe Reservoir
- Queens SWA near Wiley (east)Queens Reservoir, 3 miles southeast
- Queens SWA near Wiley (west)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW, 4 miles southwest
- Thurston Reservoir SWAThurston Reservoir, 9 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Bag limits at Neenoshe 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 |
CPW splits some limits by drainage, and Neenoshe Reservoir falls in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at Neenoshe Reservoir unless a special rule says otherwise.
The special regulation entry for Neenoshe Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Nee Noshe 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.
Measuring Neenoshe Reservoir against close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neenoshe Reservoir | 1,660 | 3,923 | 3 | ||
| Queens Reservoir | 4 miles southeast | 1,268 | 3,876 | 3 | |
| Nee Gronda Reservoir | 4 miles southwest | 835 | 3,878 | 0 | |
| Thurston Reservoir | 8 miles south | 202 | 1 | ||
| Jacksons Pond | 10 miles northwest | 4 | 4,147 | 0 | yes |
| Northgate Pond #1 | 17 miles south | 8 | 3,608 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
What sits near Neenoshe Reservoir
Lakes to pair with Neenoshe Reservoir
- Queens Reservoir4 miles southeast
- Nee Gronda Reservoir4 miles southwest
- Thurston Reservoir8 miles south
- Jacksons Pond10 miles northwest
- Northgate Pond #117 miles south
Bait and flies near Neenoshe Reservoir
- The Tackle Boxbait and tackle shop, Hasty, 21 miles
Mountain and plains towns near Neenoshe Reservoir
- Lamar19 miles
- Las Animas34 miles
Counties holding part of Neenoshe Reservoir
- Kiowa Countyseat: Eads
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Species photos for anglers bound for Neenoshe Reservoir
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Planning notes for Neenoshe Reservoir in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for Neenoshe Reservoir?
It lies in Kiowa County, CPW Southeast Region, about 11 miles from Eads.
How much surface does Neenoshe Reservoir spread across when full?
The outline measures about 1,660 acres, at about 3,923 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at Neenoshe Reservoir?
3 boat ramps on the CPW layer, Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (south) included.
Which species does CPW list for Neenoshe Reservoir?
The CPW roster names black crappie, blue catfish, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, saugeye and walleye.
How many trout can I keep at Neenoshe Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Special rules for it sit in the table above.
How much is a one-day license for Neenoshe 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.
How often does CPW stock Neenoshe Reservoir?
It is not on the 2024 to 2026 catchable trout report.
Where do anglers at Neenoshe Reservoir get supplies?
The Tackle Box, 21 miles out.
What does CPW say about ice at Neenoshe Reservoir?
ice fishing listed as limited, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Plan a Colorado day at Neenoshe Reservoir
Fees, stamps and special rules sit on the license page.