Bergen West Reservoir near Dakota Ridge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Jefferson County, Bergen West Reservoir is a Colorado water. The bank is 5,814 feet above sea level. The water covers some 32 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Supplies mean a trip to Dakota Ridge, 1 mile off. Lakewood sits 7.5 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Bergen West Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Jefferson County include rainbow trout, brown trout and common carp. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Bergen West Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 31°F on the long-run figures. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Bergen West Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Alkire Greenbelt covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Bergen East Reservoir sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Bergen West Reservoir.