Thurston Reservoir in Prowers County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Thurston Reservoir in Prowers County, Colorado. The country round it is farm and woodlot from end to end. It runs to roughly 204 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. There is roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. The closest town, Lamar, is 9.5 miles distant. Beyond it, Las Animas at 34 miles and Syracuse at 51 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Thurston Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Prowers County include white sucker, gizzard shad and green sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Thurston Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 76°F and January near 28°F on the long-run figures. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Thurston Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. King Reservoir, 2.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Thurston Reservoir before loading the car.