Akers and Tarr Reservoir near Mead: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Akers and Tarr Reservoir sits within Weld County in Colorado. Mixed woodland runs right down to the water. Small at around 13 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Colorado listings. The nearest town is Mead, 3.6 miles away. Greeley is the closest city, 17 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Akers and Tarr Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Weld County include white sucker, common carp, green sunfish and longnose sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Akers and Tarr Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 27°F in January and 72°F in July. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Akers and Tarr Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Isabel Myron Reservoir, 0.2 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Akers and Tarr Reservoir for certain.