John Martin Reservoir

Bent - Colorado


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  • 162 followers

  • 4 spots

This large reservoir is subject to drastic fluctuations. Early and late spring are popular for crappie and saugeye fishing. Anglers from all over the country come to John Martin Reservoir early to mid-summer to fish for bass and wiper. Late-night anglers...

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John Martin Reservoir Fishing Reports

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  1. Details: cliff across from tressel

    Cliffs

  2. The stilling basin and the Arkansas River below the dam have produced large catfish, saugeye and striper using minnows and worms. White bass and wiper are being ...more caught by the dozens out of the reservoir on jigs, minnows, crawfish, and shrimp. Drum, bluegill, carp, and walleye have also been caught in the reservoir, but with varying frequency. As the chad spawn continues, fish will begin to move to deeper and darker locations on the lake, further from shorelines. Please be mindful of all regulations concerning size and creel limits. Good Luck! Report courtesy of www.kansasangler.com and Zeiner’s Bass Shop.

    1. will bernstrauch 0
      what u been catching and is there any way you can tell me what kind of bait ur trying
  3. Fishing is starting to pick up on the reservoir and below the dam. The stilling basin and the Arkansas River below the dam have produced large catfish, saugeye and ...more striper using minnows and worms. The reservoir has produced a few crappies using bright jigs along the rocky coves on the north and south shores near the dam. White bass and wiper are being caught by the dozens out of the reservoir on similar jigs as crappie. Drum bluegill, carp, and walleye have also been caught in the reservoir, but with varying frequency. As the chad spawn continues, fish will begin to move to deeper and darker locations on the lake, further from the shoreline. Good Luck! Report courtesy of www.kansasangler.com and Zeiner’s Bait and Tackle.

  4. Fishing is starting to pick up on the reservoir and below the dam. The stilling basin and the Arkansas River below the dam have produced large catfish, saugeye and ...more striper using minnows and worms. The reservoir has produced a few crappies using bright jigs along the rocky coves on the north and south shores near the dam. White bass and wiper are being caught by the dozens out of the reservoir on similar jigs as crappie. Drum bluegill, carp, and walleye have also been caught in the reservoir, but with varying frequency. As the chad spawn continues, fish will begin to move to deeper and darker locations on the lake, further from the shoreline. Good Luck! Report courtesy of www.kansasangler.com, Zeiner’s Bass Shop.

  5. Fishing is starting to pick up on the reservoir and below the dam. The stilling basin and the Arkansas River below the dam have produced large catfish, saugeye and ...more striper. The reservoir has produced a few crappies using bright jigs along the rocky coves on the north and south shores near the dam. White bass and wiper are being caught by the dozens out of the reservoir on similar jigs as crappie. Drum bluegill, carp, and walleye have also been caught in the reservoir, but with varying frequency. Good Luck!

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