Banner Lake Number 5 Reservoir Fishing near Keenesburg, Colorado

• Overview

  Weld County, Colorado, is where Banner Lake Number 5 Reservoir sits. It sits at 5,020 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 17 acres — small enough to read in one session. Ground here is low by Colorado standards. Keenesburg at 3.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. Hudson lies 4.6 miles off, Lochbuie another 9.5 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Banner Lake Number 5 Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Reported across Weld County: white sucker, common carp, green sunfish, longnose sucker and bluegill. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of this water decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 73°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on this water follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Banner Lake Number 1 Reservoir, 0.3 miles away. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.