Fishing near Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo County, population 111,876.
- 1 mileto nearest lake
- 2ramps nearby
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Where Pueblo anglers go
Pueblo, a city in Pueblo County, had 111,876 residents in 2020. The closest lake page is Runyon Lake, some 1 mile to the southeast. Minnequa Lake #1 covers 89 acres, more than any other lake here. The nearest CPW boat ramp is Southshore Ramp on Pueblo Reservoir, 7 miles away.
A 6 miles drive reaches the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River, 6 miles away, carries the nearest Gold Medal reach. CPW listed nearby lakes and streams 71 times on its stocking report since 2024.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Pueblo; distances are straight lines.
Lakes near Pueblo
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runyon Lake | 1 mile southeast | 34 | 4,642 | no motors, trout stocked | black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill |
| Fountain Lake | 1 mile southeast | 7 | 4,640 | no motors, trout stocked | black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish |
| Minnequa Lake #1 | 3 miles south | 89 | 4,798 | no boats | |
| Valco Pond #4 | 4 miles west | 9 | 4,719 | no boats | |
| Valco Pond #1 | 5 miles west | 20 | 4,724 | float tubes | |
| Valco Pond #3 | 5 miles west | 15 | 4,724 | float tubes |
Rivers near Pueblo
- Arkansas River6 miles, Gold Medal 108.4 mi; 2 reaches with special rules (12.3 mi); 43 public access properties; on the stocking report
CPW Fishing Atlas waterbodies and Boatable Waters species; CPW special-regulation and Gold Medal stream layers. Retrieved October 2026.
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- Southshore Ramp on Pueblo ReservoirPueblo Reservoir, 7 miles
- Northshore Ramp on Pueblo ReservoirPueblo Reservoir, 9 miles
Walk-in fishing near Pueblo
- Runyon Lake fishing access near Pueblo, Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWA 2Runyon Lake, 1 mile
- Runyon Lake fishing access near Pueblo, Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWARunyon Lake, 1 mile
- Runyon Lake fishing access near Salt Creek, Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWARunyon Lake, 1 mile
- Runyon Lake fishing access near Salt Creek, Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWA 3Runyon Lake, 1 mile
- Runyon Lake fishing access near Salt Creek, Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWA 2Runyon Lake, 1 mile
- Fountain Lake fishing access near Salt Creek, Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWA 3Fountain Lake, 1 mile
CPW boat ramps and Fishing Atlas fishing locations, retrieved October 2026.
Catchable trout near Pueblo
| Water | Listings | By year | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runyon Lake | 28 | 2026: 8, 2025: 10, 2024: 10 | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| Fountain Lake | 20 | 2026: 4, 2025: 9, 2024: 7 | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| Arkansas River | 23 | 2026: 4, 2025: 10, 2024: 9 | April 10, 2026 |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout, about 10 inches; each listing is a week the water appeared on the report, 2024 to October 2026); CPW publishes no numbers or sizes per water. Retrieved October 2026.
Gauge stations a short drive from Pueblo
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek At 8th Street At Pueblo, Co | 133 cfs, 7.70 ft gage height | Oct 27 6:30 pm |
| Arkansas River At Moffat Street At Pueblo, Co | 579 cfs, 9.44 ft gage height | Oct 27 6:45 pm |
| Arkansas River Tributary Above Hwy 227 At Pueblo | 33 cfs, 2.53 ft gage height | Oct 27 6:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 27, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Tackle and guides for Pueblo
Fly shops and bait stores around Pueblo
- Blue Heron Flies & Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Pueblo, 1 mile
- The Drift Fly Shopfly shop, Pueblo, 3 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Pueblosporting goods store, Pueblo, 4 miles
- South Shore Marinamarina, Pueblo, 6 miles
Paid guides within reach of Pueblo
- Colorado Adrenaline Fishingfishing guide, Pueblo, (719) 696-1089
- Steel City Anglersfishing guide, Pueblo, (719) 778-3059
- The Drift Fly Shop LLCfly fishing guide, Pueblo, (719) 543-3900
Yellow Pages listings and chain store locators; DORA outfitter roster (business city or county). Retrieved October 2026.
Organized fishing close to Pueblo
| Dates | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2026 | Colorado High School State Championship (2026) | Pueblo Reservoir | Student Angler Federation (highschoolfishing.org) |
Organizer and CPW event pages for Pueblo County water, checked October 2026.
CPW limits near Pueblo
Budget $44.87 (adult resident), $124.01 (nonresident) or $12.96 (resident senior) for a season of fishing in Colorado. Day licenses are $18.07 and $21.90, resident price first. Run a second line only with the $14.24 second-rod stamp. Near Pueblo the chart rows for the Arkansas and South Republican drainage apply.
| Species | Limit | 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 |
Statewide limits chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10. Lake and stream pages list special regulations.
Neighbors of Pueblo
Communities within reach of Pueblo
- Pueblo West10 miles
- Penrose24 miles
- Florence28 miles
- Fountain29 miles
- Fort Carson30 miles
Pueblo and the counties around it
- Pueblo CountyCPW Southeast Region
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Day trips out of Pueblo: the usual questions
Which lake can Pueblo anglers reach first?
Runyon Lake, 1 mile southeast.
Which ramp do Pueblo boaters use?
Southshore Ramp on Pueblo Reservoir, roughly 7 miles off.
Where can a Pueblo angler fish without a boat?
Closest: Runyon Lake fishing access near Pueblo, Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWA 2, 1 mile (fishing access).
Is there a bait counter within a short drive of Pueblo?
Blue Heron Flies & Supplies, about 1 mile off.
Which Gold Medal stream is nearest Pueblo?
The Arkansas River, 6 miles away, with 108.4 Gold Medal miles.
What county holds Pueblo?
Pueblo County covers it.
Is there winter fishing near Pueblo?
Ice fishing is not flagged nearby.
Is there a closed season near Pueblo?
All year, around the clock, apart from named closures.
What does a nonresident license cost for a Pueblo trip?
A nonresident year is $124.01; the five-day license is $41.04 and one day $21.90.
Does CPW stock lakes near Pueblo?
Yes; nearby waters appear 71 times on the CPW catchable trout report since 2024, most recently Runyon Lake on Oct. 9, 2026.
Try the streams around Pueblo
Check the lake page for special regulations.