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John Martin Reservoir

Colorado, United States

4.4Β·622 catches

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Walleye

22 in Β· 3 lb

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Common carp

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Flathead catfish

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Channel catfish

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Saugeye

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General info

John Martin Reservoir is a lake located in Bent County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing White bass, Black crappie, and Channel catfish.

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38Β°04β€²14.6β€³N 103Β°00β€²17.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at John Martin Reservoir, CO

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Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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John Martin Reservoir is a lake located in Bent County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°04β€²14.6β€³N 103Β°00β€²17.3β€³W
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