Fishing at Bull Creek Reservoir Number 1, Delta County, Colorado

• Overview

  Colorado holds Bull Creek Reservoir Number 1, in Delta County. It sits at 10,157 feet above sea level. Small at around 14 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest town is Cedaredge, 12 miles away. It is 160 miles to Boulder, the nearest city. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Bull Creek Reservoir Number 1

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name rainbow trout, white sucker, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and brown trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. This water gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 17°F to 56°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Count the season from break-up, usually mid May. In an average year the thaw lands around mid May and the freeze near mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Expect this water to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Bull Creek Reservoir Number 2 at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at this water as something to verify.