Box I Reservoir Number 1 near Wellington: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Box I Reservoir Number 1 in Larimer County, Colorado. The bank is 5,505 feet above sea level. The water covers some 26 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Start from Wellington, 7 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Fort Collins, 14 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Box I Reservoir Number 1

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records held for Larimer County cover black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker, rainbow trout and brown trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 70°F on average, January about 29°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Boxelder Reservoir Number 2 at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.