Soft Plastics
Yamamoto Senko 5 in
The original salted stick bait. Fish it weightless or wacky rigged.
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A Front Range reservoir with walleye, wipers, and bass in a high desert setting.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Lake Pueblo for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye. The best months overall are Apr to Jun, Sep to Oct. In October, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye are in season, and Soft Stick Bait, Ned Rig and Bass Jig are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 45 miles (6 fly, 6 bait and tackle); the closest is The Drift Fly Shop in Pueblo, 6 mi away. Eleven Mile Reservoir is 61 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Apr to Jun, Sep to Oct
In October
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Lake Pueblo Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
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Fish
13 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Suspending Jerkbait 4 to 5 in
LureHard Bait · Walleye, Smallmouth Bass · After dark.
Shop This LureSoft Stick Bait 4 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureNed Rig 2.5 to 3 in
LureFinesse · Smallmouth Bass
Shop This LureBass Jig 3/8 to 1 oz
LureJig · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureSpinnerbait 3/8 to 3/4 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Stained water.
Shop This LureBladed Jig 3/8 to 1/2 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Around grass.
Shop This LureSquarebill Crankbait 1.5 to 2.5 in
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureLipless Crankbait 1/2 to 3/4 oz
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater · Largemouth Bass · Low light.
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Walleye
Shop This LureTube Jig 3 to 4 in
LureSoft Plastic · Smallmouth Bass
Shop This LureJig and Minnow 1/8 to 3/8 oz
LureJig · Walleye
Shop This LureLive Minnows 1 to 3 in
BaitLive Bait · Walleye, Largemouth Bass
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Largemouth Bass
Fly 9 ft 7 or 8 wt rod, bass-taper floating line, 12 to 16 lb leader for poppers and divers.
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium-heavy baitcasting rod, 7:1 reel, 15 lb fluorocarbon or 50 lb braid around heavy cover.
Smallmouth Bass
Fly 9 ft 6 or 7 wt rod, floating line, 10 to 12 lb leader. Crayfish patterns, Clousers, and poppers.
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium spinning rod, 2500 reel, 8 lb braid to a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Walleye
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 10 lb braid with a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Lake Pueblo
Crankbaits
Strike King KVD 1.5 Squarebill
A shallow squarebill that deflects off wood and rock.
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Rapala Shad Rap
A tight-wobbling crankbait that walleye anglers troll and cast.
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod
A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon
Low-visibility fluorocarbon for leaders and clear water.
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Within 45 Miles
Shops Near Lake Pueblo
Fly Shop
The Drift Fly Shop
Pueblo, Colorado· 6 mi
This full-service fly shop sells gear and flies near the Arkansas River tailwater below Pueblo Reservoir.
Bait & Tackle
Sportsman's Warehouse
Colorado Springs, Colorado· 40 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Colorado Springs, CO.
Bait & Tackle
Colorado Tackle Pro
Colorado Springs, Colorado· 40 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Colorado Springs, CO.
Fly Shop
Angler's Covey
Colorado Springs, Colorado· 40 mi
This fly shop carries fly-fishing equipment and tying supplies and has outdoor casting ponds.
Fly tying
Bait & Tackle
Sportsman's Warehouse
Colorado Springs, Colorado· 44 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Nearby Water
Lakes & Reservoirs · Colorado · 61 mi
Eleven Mile Reservoir
High plains reservoir at about 8,600 feet. Rainbow and brown trout from shore and boat, ice fishing in winter.
Rainbow trout · Brown trout
Rivers & Streams · Colorado · 71 mi
Arkansas River
Tailwater browns below Pueblo Reservoir and a long wild section through the Buena Vista valley.
Brown trout · Rainbow trout
Rivers & Streams · Colorado · 71 mi
South Platte River
Tailwater gold medal water at Deckers and Cheesman Canyon. Tiny flies, big trout.
Rainbow trout · Brown trout