Banner Lake Number 1 Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Banner Lake Number 1 Reservoir lies in Weld County, Colorado. It sits in open valley country. Surface area runs to about 4 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Weld County standards. Keenesburg is the closest place, 3.4 miles off. Further out sit Hudson (4.8 miles) and Lochbuie (9.6 miles). No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Banner Lake Number 1 Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Weld County include white sucker, common carp, green sunfish, longnose sucker and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 73°F and January near 28°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. This water fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Banner Lake Number 3 Reservoir, 0.2 miles away. Confirm before you fish this water.