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John Martin Reservoir State Park
State Park in Hasty, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Boat Ramp Closure
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
30703 Co. Rd. 24
Hasty, CO 81044
United States
John Martin Reservoir State Park
State Park in Hasty, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Boat Ramp Closure
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
30703 Co. Rd. 24
Hasty, CO 81044
United States
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Explore the Water
The reservoir provides uncrowded boating, waterskiing and spectacular conditions for a wide variety of wind water sports. The mild Southeastern Colorado weather provides plenty of great days throughout the year.
John Martin Reservoir
John Martin Reservoir is open to all types of boating. Anglers may catch walleye, saugeye, bass, wiper, crappie, perch and catfish.
Lake Hasty
Only hand-launched, non-motorized vessels are allowed on Lake Hasty. Just below the dam, the lake is stocked with trout, bluegill, bass, crappie, saugeye and wiper.
Reservoir Facilities
Facilities
East Boat Ramp
The east boat ramp is located on the northeast side of the reservoir past the Sandstone Cove day-use area.
West Boat Ramp
The West Boat Ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park is CLOSED to trailer launching due to low water levels. While the west ramp is closed, the East Boat Ramp remains open and is accessible for most boats. Smaller crafts can be launched from the east ramp, but larger boats with deep hulls may have difficulty. The west ramp is expected to remain closed for the rest of the season barring a significant water surge.
East boat ramp is normally open annually from March 15 until October 31 and closed on November 1 until March 14 for waterfowl nesting.
- Please do not park vehicles on the boat ramps.
- Trailered launching from any other location on the lake is prohibited.
- Swimming and fishing are also prohibited on or near the ramps.
The accessible fishing pier is located on the west side of Lake Hasty.
A fish cleaning station is located near the Lake Hasty Campground. Please be courteous to other visitors and do not clean fish in the laundry room or restrooms.
The swim beach is located on Lake Hasty, a 0.25-mile walk from the campground. It is open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Boating and Fishing
Boating on John Martin Reservoir
- Be on the lookout for areas that are temporarily closed to all public access to protect threatened and endangered bird nesting and brooding areas.
- The water level at John Martin Reservoir can fluctuate.
- Boaters are warned to be especially alert to floating debris, submerged hazards and shallow areas that may not be marked.
Boating on Lake Hasty
Only hand-launched, non-motorized vessels are allowed on Lake Hasty.
Fishing
John Martin Reservoir offers many types of warmwater fish. Late spring to early summer is popular for crappie and saugeye fishing. Anglers from all over the country come to John Martin Reservoir mid-summer to fish for bass and wiper. Late-night anglers will find channel catfish and walleye all summer long. Fishing is permitted anywhere on the park, except from the boat docks and areas closed to public access. Ice fishing is discouraged as the lake rarely freezes over completely.
Lake Hasty is stocked with trout, bluegill, bass, crappie, saugeye and wiper.
Fish Species and Bag Limits
See the Fishing Atlas for fishable species at this location and the Fishing Brochure (PDF) for daily bag limits.
Fishing Awards and Records for Chatfield
Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards anglers who catch big fish. Visit the Fishing Awards and Records page for more records.
Clean Your Gear: Fishing
Help Protect Colorado Waters
Clean Your Gear
Cleaning your gear before and after use helps protect our water from aquatic nuisance species. Check out these videos to learn how to clean your fishing gear.
Bring the Brochures with You
Fishing Brochure
Read up on the location you want to fish before you head out.
Download the BrochureLand and Water Regulations Brochure
Have a question about regulations? Check the brochure.
Download the BrochureMandatory Boat Inspections for ANS at John Martin Reservoir
To boat on the reservoir, an aquatic nuisance species (ANS) stamp, current boat registration and a pre-launch boat inspection at the visitor center is required.
Vessels and other floating devices that are both hand-launched and human-powered are exempt from mandatory ANS inspections. Although, the public is strongly encouraged to self-inspect their watercrafts, boots, waders, and fishing equipment by making sure that all equipment is clean, drained, and dry. For instructions, see Clean Your Gear.
Learn more about aquatic nuisance species.
Inspection Hours
Boat inspections are provided at the visitor center. Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are aquatic plants and animals that invade lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams, including zebra mussels, quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, Asian carp, rusty crayfish and more.
Stop the Spread of ANSOh, SHELL NO
Be a Pain in the ANS
We can keep Colorado’s peaches sweet, juicy and thriving by preventing the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). Clean, drain and dry all paddling, fishing and boating gear after each use and Be a Pain in the ANS!
ANS are non-native species that can harm bodies of water, ecosystems and even industries. Several kinds of invasive species can cause clogs in irrigation pipes — this could interrupt water delivery for agricultural producers. Clogs could be formed by non-native zebra, quagga and golden mussels, which can attach themselves to the insides of pipes.
Water Activities
Jet Skiing
Jet skiing is allowed on John Martin Reservoir during the regular boating season from March 15 to October 31. Jet skiing is not allowed on Lake Hasty.
Swimming
Swimming is allowed in Lake Hasty and John Martin Reservoir from sunset to sunrise and anywhere at least 150 feet from any: boat ramp, marina, breakwater, dock, buoy-designated hazard or keep-out, any dam inlet or outlet structure, and where posted as prohibited. The Lake Hasty swim beach is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Any child under the age of 13 unless accompanied by an adult.
Water Skiing
Water Skiing is allowed on John Martin Reservoir, but not on Lake Hasty. Remember to ski counter-clockwise.