Fishing at Bullfinch Reservoir Number Two, Delta County, Colorado

• Overview

  Set in Delta County, Colorado, this is Bullfinch Reservoir Number Two. It sits in mixed forest country. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Delta County. Cedaredge is the closest place, 11 miles off. After that come Orchard City at 16 miles and Paonia at 22 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Bullfinch Reservoir Number Two

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Delta County records list rainbow trout, white sucker, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and brown trout among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Bullfinch Reservoir Number Two that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 56°F, with January the cold end at about 17°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter locks it down, and mid May brings it back. Averages place the thaw at mid May and the freeze at mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to Bullfinch Reservoir Number Two around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Bullfinch Reservoir Number One is 0.4 miles distant. What applies at Bullfinch Reservoir Number Two may have changed since it was mapped.