Fishing at Brunelli Reservoir, Huerfano County, Colorado

• Overview

  Brunelli Reservoir sits in Huerfano County, out in Colorado. It lies 7,723 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest town is Walsenburg, 14 miles off. Then Trinidad, 30 miles, and Colorado City, 34 miles. This one is safely inside the county line. Nothing about it is complicated once you have walked it.

• Where to Fish on Brunelli Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged across Huerfano County include cutthroat trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and white sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Brunelli Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 65°F and January near 27°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Brunelli Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Bear Lake at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Brunelli Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.