Fishing at Brown Number 1 Reservoir, Las Animas County, Colorado

• Overview

  Las Animas County in Colorado is where Brown Number 1 Reservoir sits. Beyond the shoreline you have mixed woodland. It runs to roughly 129 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It is among the larger waters listed here for Las Animas County. Trinidad lies 24 miles from the water. Beyond it, Walsenburg at 36 miles and Raton at 38 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Brown Number 1 Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. County-wide records name rainbow trout, white sucker and brook trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On this water that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 74°F at the top of summer and 32°F at the bottom of winter. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Van Bremer Reservoir Number 1 at 2 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.