Beaver Reservoir Fishing in Delta County, Colorado

• Overview

  Beaver Reservoir is a Delta County water, in Colorado. The surface lies 7,802 feet up. Surface area runs to about 4 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Delta County standards. The nearest town is Olathe, 21 miles away. Further out sit Delta (22 miles) and Montrose (26 miles). The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Beaver Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Reported across Delta County: rainbow trout, white sucker, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and brown trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Beaver Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 66°F at the top of summer and 24°F at the bottom of winter. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Break-up comes around late March, and the run that follows is short and strong. Break-up sits around late March on average, with the water closing again about early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Beaver Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Round Park Reservoir, 0.7 miles out. Nothing on Beaver Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.