Allison Reservoir in Weld County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Allison Reservoir is a Weld County water, in Colorado. Land around it is rolling hill. It is low-lying compared with other Colorado water we list. Eaton at 9.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Greeley, 12 miles distant. Close neighbours run: Long Lake some 1.6 miles off, Mason Reservoir sits 1.9 miles out, Howards Lake some 2.8 miles off, Cole Reservoir sits 3.2 miles out and Lindies Lakes some 4.7 miles off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Allison Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Weld County include white sucker, common carp, green sunfish and longnose sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Allison Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 27°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season stretches long at both ends here. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Allison Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Long Lake is 1.6 miles distant. For Allison Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.