The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Neesopah Reservoir
Kiowa County, Colorado · about 1,560 acres (2.4 sq mi)
34°F water, windy Friday (25 mph SE).
About Neesopah Reservoir
In Kiowa County, Colorado, Neesopah Reservoir covers about 1,560 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 11.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 3,900 ft above sea level. Eads lies about 8.7 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 1,560 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,900 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. At 34°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
No clear view of the ice yet
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 Neesopah Reservoir
- Eadsabout 8.7 mi north
- Lamarabout 18 mi southeast
- Las Animasabout 29 mi southwest
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Questions about Neesopah Reservoir
What fish are in Neesopah Reservoir?
Lakes like Neesopah 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 Neesopah 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 Neesopah Reservoir?
About 1,560 acres, with about 11.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Neesopah Reservoir?
Eads is about 8.7 miles north; Lamar is about 18 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Neesopah Reservoir today?
The surface was about 34°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Neesopah Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
