Bald Hill Reservoir Fishing in Montezuma County, Colorado

• Overview

  The Montezuma County entry here is Bald Hill Reservoir, in Colorado. It sits in mixed forest country. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. Mancos sits 22 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Cortez (25 miles) and Mountain Village (32 miles). No border sits close enough to matter. It sits far enough from the road to feel away from things.

• Where to Fish on Bald Hill Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Montezuma County include bluehead sucker, brook trout, bluegill, walleye and channel catfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The near bank of Bald Hill Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 63°F, the coldest about 24°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly early December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Bald Hill Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Long Draw Reservoir at 1.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Bald Hill Reservoir locally before you travel.