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Johnson Reservoir

Johnson Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, near Jefferson County.

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Fish species in Johnson Reservoir

Johnson Reservoir in Jefferson County is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Colorado, and covers about 82 acres, reaches about 18.9 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 547 acre-feet.

Johnson Reservoir in Jefferson County is compact enough to fish slowly, but a change in weeds or bottom can still split it into separate patterns.

Johnson Reservoir FAQs

What is a simple way to start fishing for black crappie at Johnson Reservoir in Jefferson County?

On the 82-acre reservoir in Jefferson County, fish a small jig or minnow around wood, weeds, and sharp little drops.

What does the 18.9 feet deepest point mean when fishing Johnson Reservoir in Jefferson County?

Treat 18.9 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What is the best reason to change spots at Johnson Reservoir in Jefferson County?

On the 82-acre reservoir in Jefferson County, move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Saugeye — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Tiger Muskie — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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