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Puett Reservoir Fishing
A 155-acre Colorado reservoir in Montezuma County at 7,272 feet.
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Montezuma County
The short version on Puett Reservoir
The CPW outline of Puett Reservoir encloses about 155 acres in Montezuma County. Elevation on the Fishing Atlas reads 7,272 feet. On the Fishing Atlas, the property is Puett Reservoir SWA. Around 6 miles separates the water from Dolores. CPW manages it out of the Southwest Region.
Expect black crappie, northern pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch, according to CPW. There are 1 boat ramp on its shore. Boat use on file: Non-motorized. Access is easy, pressure medium, per the atlas. Winter note: ice fishing listed as limited.
155acres
7,272feet elevation
1boat ramps
4species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Targets for a day at Puett Reservoir
CPW sources tie these fish to Puett Reservoir; others may swim there too.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Boat ramps at Puett Reservoir
- Puett Reservoir SWAboat ramp, universal-water ramp, condition good, CDOW
Where to fish from the bank at Puett Reservoir
- Puett Reservoir fishing access near Doloreseasy access, stocked: warmwater, 7,272 ft
More places to launch near Puett Reservoir
- Summit Reservoir SWASummit Reservoir, 1 mile east
- Joe Moore Reservoir SWAJoe Moore Reservoir, 5 miles east
- Mancos State Park on Jackson Gulch ReservoirJackson Gulch Reservoir, 8 miles east
- Totten Reservoir SWATotten Reservoir, 8 miles southwest
- House Creek Ramp on Narraguinnep ReservoirNarraguinnep Reservoir, 10 miles northwest
- McPhee Ramp on Narraguinnep ReservoirNarraguinnep Reservoir, 10 miles northwest
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Colorado limits that apply at Puett 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 |
Read the west of the Continental Divide rows of the statewide chart for Puett Reservoir. The chart above is the baseline at Puett Reservoir; a brochure entry can override it.
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
Sizing Puett Reservoir up against the reservoirs nearby
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puett Reservoir | 155 | 7,272 | 1 | ||
| Summit Reservoir | 1 mile east | 279 | 7,389 | 1 | yes |
| Joe Moore Reservoir | 5 miles east | 36 | 7,699 | 1 | yes |
| Jackson Gulch Reservoir | 7 miles east | 225 | 7,829 | 1 | yes |
| Totten Reservoir | 8 miles southwest | 225 | 6,153 | 1 | |
| Denny Lake | 9 miles southwest | 17 | 6,113 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Close to Puett Reservoir
Backup lakes when Puett Reservoir is slow
- Summit Reservoir1 mile east
- Joe Moore Reservoir5 miles east
- Jackson Gulch Reservoir7 miles east
- Totten Reservoir8 miles southwest
- Denny Lake9 miles southwest
Shops worth the stop before Puett Reservoir
- Doc's Marina McPheemarina, Dolores, 8 miles
- On the Hook Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Cortez, 11 miles
- Anasazi Angler Incfly shop, Hesperus, 24 miles
Guide businesses near Puett Reservoir
- Duranglers, Inc.fishing guide, Durango
- Cole Glenn Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Durango
- Durango Fly Fishing LLC.fly fishing guide, Durango, (970) 799-5246
- Heads Up Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Ignacio, (970) 984-8433
Towns that work as a base camp for Puett Reservoir
- Mancos8 miles
- Cortez10 miles
- Durango31 miles
County pages touching Puett Reservoir
- Montezuma Countyseat: Cortez
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Answers
Puett Reservoir: the questions Colorado anglers bring
Which Colorado county holds Puett Reservoir?
Look in Montezuma County, CPW Southwest Region, about 6 miles from Dolores.
What size is Puett Reservoir on CPW maps?
Roughly 155 acres, at about 7,272 feet.
Which ramp is closest at Puett Reservoir?
1 boat ramp, including Puett Reservoir SWA.
What might a Colorado angler hook at Puett Reservoir?
CPW records show black crappie, northern pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
Which limits apply at Puett Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
What does a CPW license cost for a trip to Puett 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.
Does CPW stock Puett Reservoir?
CPW has not listed it on the weekly report.
How far is the nearest tackle shop from Puett Reservoir?
Doc's Marina McPhee is roughly 8 miles off.
Does Puett Reservoir freeze for anglers?
The Fishing Atlas shows ice fishing listed as limited; check ice yourself before stepping out.
Hitch the boat and head for Puett Reservoir
Read the limits above, then pick a ramp.