The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Neeskah Reservoir
Kiowa County, Colorado · about 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
56°F water, windy Friday (25 mph SE).
About Neeskah Reservoir
Neeskah Reservoir spreads over about 970 acres in Kiowa County, Colorado.
From end to end it runs about 1.8 miles with roughly 5.2 miles of shoreline. At about 3,870 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Lamar, is about 13 miles south.
- Size
- About 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,870 ft
- County
- Kiowa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Colorado mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 56°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:30 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Neeskah Reservoir
- Lamarabout 13 mi south
- Eadsabout 14 mi northwest
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Questions about Neeskah Reservoir
What fish are in Neeskah Reservoir?
Lakes like Neeskah Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Neeskah Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Neeskah Reservoir?
About 970 acres, with about 5.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Neeskah Reservoir?
Lamar is about 13 miles south; Eads is about 14 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Neeskah Reservoir today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Neeskah Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
