Overland Reservoir Fishing
A 232-acre Colorado reservoir in Delta County at 9,902 feet.
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Overland Reservoir: setting, size and how to reach it
Overland Reservoir spreads over roughly 232 acres of Delta County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 9,902 feet above sea level. Grand Mesa National Forest manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in Somerset, near 14 miles from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Southwest Region water.
CPW records rainbow trout and trout in this water. The boating entry reads Non-motorized. CPW calls access easy; pressure runs medium. For hard water, CPW has ice fishing listed as yes.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Tap a fish to open its Colorado page, with limits and records, from Overland Reservoir.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Launching a boat at Overland Reservoir
CPW maps no boat ramp right on Overland Reservoir; the nearest ones follow.
Atlas fishing locations at Overland Reservoir
- Overland Reservoir fishing access near Somerseteasy access, stocked: sub-catchables, 9,902 ft
When the Overland Reservoir ramp is crowded
- Early Settlers Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 12 miles northwest
- Oak Point Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 13 miles northwest
- Island Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 13 miles northwest
- Paonia State ParkPaonia Reservoir, 18 miles southeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Water supply gauge at Overland Reservoir
Co. Division of Water Resources storage telemetry for Overland Reservoir (station 4003399B), recorded October 25, 2026; retrieved October 25, 2026. Provisional data from CDSS.
Colorado reservoirs rise with runoff and drop through irrigation season, so ramps at Overland Reservoir can change by the week.
Harvest rules for Overland 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 |
Drainage matters for walleye, wiper and perch limits; Overland Reservoir sits west of the Continental Divide. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Overland Reservoir.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Trout stocking dates at Overland Reservoir
CPW put Overland Reservoir on its weekly catchable trout report 2 listings; the most recent listing is dated June 12, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| June 27, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest 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.
How Overland Reservoir measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Reservoir | 232 | 9,902 | 0 | yes | |
| Monument Reservoir #1 | 5 miles west | 34 | 10,196 | 0 | |
| Doughty Reservoir | 6 miles southwest | 22 | 9,726 | 0 | |
| Bailey Reservoir | 7 miles southwest | 30 | 9,846 | 0 | yes |
| Hunter Reservoir | 7 miles west | 19 | 10,348 | 0 | |
| Colby Horse Park Reservoir | 8 miles west | 49 | 10,127 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The ground surrounding Overland Reservoir
Other reservoirs within a drive of Overland Reservoir
- Monument Reservoir #15 miles west
- Doughty Reservoir6 miles southwest
- Bailey Reservoir7 miles southwest
- Hunter Reservoir7 miles west
- Colby Horse Park Reservoir8 miles west
Outfitters who fish Overland Reservoir
- Alpine Angling/Adventure Travel,Incfishing guide, Carbondale
- Elevated Angling, LLCfishing guide, Carbondale
- Into The Wild Kayak Fishing Adventures LLCfishing guide, Carbondale
- Crystal Fly Shop & Decorfly fishing guide, Carbondale, (970) 963-5741
Beds and gas close to Overland Reservoir
- Paonia15 miles
- Cedaredge20 miles
- Orchard City25 miles
County guides that cover Overland Reservoir
- Delta Countyseat: Delta
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Reservoirs and creeks near Overland Reservoir in photos
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
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Before you drive to Overland Reservoir, read these
Where in Colorado is Overland Reservoir?
CPW maps it in Delta County, CPW Southwest Region, about 14 miles from Somerset.
How many acres does Overland Reservoir cover on CPW maps?
Close to 232 acres by the CPW outline, at about 9,902 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Overland Reservoir?
CPW maps none here; try a neighbor.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Overland Reservoir?
CPW lists rainbow trout and trout.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Overland Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Overland Reservoir on a short license?
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.
When did CPW last list Overland Reservoir for trout?
The report carries 2 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (1 in 2026, 1 in 2025); latest June 12, 2026.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Overland Reservoir?
Bring supplies; the listed shops are over 30 miles off.
What does the latest reading at Overland Reservoir show?
See Colorado Division of Water Resources telemetry in the band above.
Can I drill holes at Overland Reservoir?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as yes; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Overland Reservoir an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.