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Queens Reservoir Fishing
A 1,268-acre Colorado reservoir in Kiowa County at 3,876 feet.
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Kiowa County
Queens Reservoir: setting, size and how to reach it
Queens Reservoir spreads over roughly 1,268 acres of Kiowa County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 3,876 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 rainbow trout, brown trout and kokanee salmon in this water. Launching happens at 3 boat ramps. The boating entry reads Motor boats. CPW calls access easy; pressure runs low. For hard water, CPW has ice fishing listed as limited.
1,268acres
3,876feet elevation
3boat ramps
3species listed
CPW Quality Waters: The middle section of the Blue River supports a quality fishery consisting of rainbow and brown trout as well as kokanee salmon in the fall which migrate upstream from Green Mountain Reservoir. Ample public access is available through several parcels of the Blue River State Wildlife Area as well as US Forest Service property.
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 Queens Reservoir
Tap a fish to open its Colorado page, with limits and records, from Queens Reservoir.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Launching a boat at Queens Reservoir
- Queens SWA near Wiley (east)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
- Queens SWA near Wiley (east)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
- Queens SWA near Wiley (east)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
Atlas fishing locations at Queens Reservoir
- Neeskah Reservoireasy access, stocked: warmwater, 3,876 ft
When the Queens Reservoir ramp is crowded
- Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (east)Neenoshe Reservoir, 4 miles northwest
- Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (south)Neenoshe Reservoir, 4 miles northwest
- Queens SWA on Neenoshe Reservoir near Eads (north)Neenoshe Reservoir, 5 miles northwest
- Queens SWA near Wiley (west)boat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW, 5 miles west
- Thurston Reservoir SWAThurston Reservoir, 5 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Harvest rules for Queens 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; Queens Reservoir sits in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Queens 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.
Compare
How Queens Reservoir measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Reservoir | 1,268 | 3,876 | 3 | ||
| Neenoshe Reservoir | 4 miles northwest | 1,660 | 3,923 | 3 | |
| Thurston Reservoir | 5 miles south | 202 | 1 | ||
| Nee Gronda Reservoir | 6 miles west | 835 | 3,878 | 0 | |
| Northgate Pond #1 | 13 miles south | 8 | 3,608 | 0 | yes |
| Northgate Pond #2 | 13 miles south | 6 | 3,605 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
The ground surrounding Queens Reservoir
Other reservoirs within a drive of Queens Reservoir
- Neenoshe Reservoir4 miles northwest
- Thurston Reservoir5 miles south
- Nee Gronda Reservoir6 miles west
- Northgate Pond #113 miles south
- Northgate Pond #213 miles south
Where to buy line and lures near Queens Reservoir
- The Tackle Boxbait and tackle shop, Hasty, 21 miles
Beds and gas close to Queens Reservoir
- Lamar15 miles
- Las Animas35 miles
County guides that cover Queens Reservoir
- Kiowa Countyseat: Eads
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In photos
Reservoirs and creeks near Queens Reservoir in photos
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Answers
Before you drive to Queens Reservoir, read these
Where in Colorado is Queens Reservoir?
CPW maps it in Kiowa County, CPW Southeast Region, about 10 miles from Wiley.
How many acres does Queens Reservoir cover on CPW maps?
Close to 1,268 acres by the CPW outline, at about 3,876 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Queens Reservoir?
Yes: 3 boat ramps; Queens SWA near Wiley (east) is one.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Queens Reservoir?
CPW lists rainbow trout, brown trout and kokanee salmon.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Queens Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Queens Reservoir on a short license?
Fishing two lines at once takes the $14.24 second-rod stamp on top of the license; adult residents pay $44.87 for the license and nonresidents $124.01.
When did CPW last list Queens Reservoir for trout?
Not on the stocking report in recent years.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Queens Reservoir?
Closest on our list: The Tackle Box, 21 miles.
Can I drill holes at Queens Reservoir?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as limited; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Queens Reservoir an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.