Fishing at Akron Reservoir, Washington County, Colorado

• Overview

  Within Washington County, Colorado, you have Akron Reservoir. It sits in rolling hill country. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Colorado listings. 0.5 miles away sits Akron, the nearest town. It is 81 miles to Greeley, the nearest city. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Akron Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. On Akron Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. Give a promising spot half an hour before moving on.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 74°F at the top of summer and 26°F at the bottom of winter. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect Akron Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Prewitt Reservoir, 20 miles away. What applies at Akron Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.