Bergen East Reservoir Fishing Guide, Jefferson County, Colorado

• Overview

  Out in Jefferson County, Colorado, sits Bergen East Reservoir. This is rolling hill country. With some 38 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Nearest town is Dakota Ridge, 0.8 miles off. Ken Caryl is 3.7 miles and Indian Hills 4.4 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish. It sits far enough from the road to feel away from things.

• Where to Fish on Bergen East Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Jefferson County include rainbow trout, brown trout, common carp, green sunfish and longnose sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Take Bergen East Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 31°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Bergen East Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Alkire Greenbelt covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Bergen West Reservoir is 0.2 miles distant. For Bergen East Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.