DeWeese Reservoir, body of water
DeWeese Reservoir is a reservoir in Custer County, Colorado, sitting between mountain ridges and open grassland. The water holds rainbow trout, tiger muskie, smallmouth bass, brook trout, and cutthroat trout, and the shoreline offers boating access and designated camping areas.
DeWeese Reservoir was built as a water storage facility and has served Custer County for many decades. Colorado Parks and Wildlife later took over its management, turning it into a recognized fishing and wildlife area.
DeWeese Reservoir serves as a gathering place for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who seek solitude and connection with nature. The site represents a simple way of life where people slow down to fish, observe wildlife, and experience the landscape on their own terms.
Anyone 16 or older needs a valid fishing or hunting license, or a wildlife area pass, to access the site. It is a good idea to pack out all trash and leave glass containers at home, as rules are strictly enforced on the grounds.
Tiger muskie stocked at DeWeese sometimes escape downstream over the dam during high water events and end up in Pueblo Reservoir, where they keep growing in a far larger body of water. This makes the site an unexpected source of tiger muskie sightings far from where they were originally released.
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