Fishing at Boxelder Reservoir Number Three, Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  The Larimer County entry here is Boxelder Reservoir Number Three, in Colorado. Height above sea level is 5,243 feet. Surface area is around 49 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The edge runs 1.1 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. The nearest place of any size is Wellington, 2.2 miles away. Laporte is 8.9 miles and Fort Collins 10 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Boxelder Reservoir Number Three

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Larimer County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and white sucker. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Boxelder Reservoir Number Three that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 28°F in January up to 70°F in July. Some winters cap it and some do not. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Boxelder Reservoir Number Three.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is North Poudre Reservoir Number 3, 0.6 miles out. Rules at Boxelder Reservoir Number Three are worth checking on the day.