Anderson Brothers Reservoir in Delta County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Delta County, Colorado, sits Anderson Brothers Reservoir. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The bank runs about 0.9 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Cedaredge at 17 miles is the nearest place to stop. Paonia follows at 22 miles, then Orchard City at 22 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Brothers Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Delta County include rainbow trout, white sucker, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and brown trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Anderson Brothers Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 56°F and January near 16°F on the long-run figures. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Break-up comes around mid May, and the run that follows is short and strong. The open-water window runs from around mid May to about mid November in an average year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Anderson Brothers Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Rock Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Rules at Anderson Brothers Reservoir are worth checking on the day.