Prewitt Reservoir Fishing
A 2,192-acre Colorado reservoir in Washington County and Logan County at 4,087 feet.
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A quick portrait of Prewitt Reservoir
Measured from the CPW water layer, Prewitt Reservoir is a reservoir of some 2,192 acres in Washington County and Logan County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 4,087 feet. The surrounding property is Prewitt Reservoir SWA, per CPW. Merino is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 4 miles off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Southeast Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp and green sunfish. CPW maps 1 boat ramp on it. Craft permitted, per CPW: Motor boats (gasoline). Atlas notes: medium to reach, medium pressure. On ice: 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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Listed fish for Prewitt Reservoir, each linked where Colorado has a species page.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Ramp access for Prewitt Reservoir
- Prewitt Reservoir SWAboat ramp, high-water ramp, condition good, CDOW
Mapped access at Prewitt Reservoir
- Prewitt Reservoir fishing access near Merinomedium access, stocked: warmwater, 4,087 ft
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits a warden checks at Prewitt 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 |
| 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 | 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, Prewitt Reservoir counts as east of the Continental Divide water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Prewitt Reservoir follows the statewide chart.
Local fishing rules at Prewitt Reservoir
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Prewitt Reservoir | Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. Min. size for walleye, saugeye is 15 inches long. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. | p. 32 |
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.
Nearby water compared with Prewitt Reservoir
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prewitt Reservoir | 2,192 | 4,087 | 1 | ||
| Chartiers Pond | 15 miles southwest | 7 | 4,187 | 0 | |
| Overland Trail Park Pond | 17 miles northeast | 5 | 3,925 | 0 | |
| North Sterling Reservoir | 26 miles north | 2,752 | 4,069 | 2 | |
| Jeff's Pond | 33 miles northeast | 3 | 4,237 | 0 | |
| Jackson Reservoir | 37 miles west | 2,423 | 4,440 | 2 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Within a short drive of Prewitt Reservoir
Further reservoirs a short haul from Prewitt Reservoir
- Chartiers Pond15 miles southwest
- Overland Trail Park Pond17 miles northeast
- North Sterling Reservoir26 miles north
- Jeff's Pond33 miles northeast
- Jackson Reservoir37 miles west
Where to stay for a Prewitt Reservoir trip
- Sterling17 miles
- Brush18 miles
- Akron19 miles
Which county pages list Prewitt Reservoir
- Washington Countyseat: Akron
- Logan Countyseat: Sterling
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A camera tour of the water by Prewitt Reservoir
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Straight answers about Prewitt Reservoir
Which CPW region covers Prewitt Reservoir?
The outline falls in Washington County and Logan County, CPW Southeast Region, about 4 miles from Merino.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Prewitt Reservoir?
Around 2,192 acres of water, at about 4,087 feet.
Does Prewitt Reservoir have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
Start at Prewitt Reservoir SWA, one of 1 boat ramp.
Which fish does CPW list at Prewitt Reservoir?
Fish on the list: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, green sunfish and largemouth bass.
Are there extra rules at Prewitt Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. It has its own brochure entry too, printed above.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Prewitt 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 Prewitt Reservoir?
No catchable trout listing exists for it.
Is there a fly shop near Prewitt Reservoir?
Every shop on our Colorado list is more than 30 miles off.
Is Prewitt Reservoir fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as yes; carry picks and test thickness.
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