Box Springs Reservoir Number 4 Fishing in Crowley County, Colorado

• Overview

  Box Springs Reservoir Number 4 sits within Crowley County in Colorado. The country here is dry open country. The water covers some 34 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. There is roughly 1.0 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It is low-lying compared with other Colorado water we list. The closest town, Ordway, is 13 miles away. Beyond it, Rocky Ford at 24 miles and Fowler at 26 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Box Springs Reservoir Number 4

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Crowley County: common carp, largemouth bass and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 77°F; by January the average is down near 29°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on this water follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Box Springs Reservoir Number 2 at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at this water for certain.