Fishing Bass Reservoir in Weld County, Colorado

• Overview

  Colorado holds Bass Reservoir, in Weld County. The land about it is rolling hill. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Colorado listings. Supplies mean a trip to Mead, 3.2 miles off. The big place round here is Greeley, 18 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Bass Reservoir

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. County-wide records name white sucker, common carp, green sunfish and longnose sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Bass Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 27°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Bass Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Lake Thomas is 0.9 miles distant. Check the position at Bass Reservoir before loading the car.