Calhan Reservoir in El Paso County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Calhan Reservoir lies in El Paso County, Colorado. It lies 5,456 feet above sea level. It measures about 57 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 1.2 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. On our El Paso County list it sits near the top for size. Some 4.1 miles away sits Fountain, the nearest settlement. Colorado Springs is the closest city, 16 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Calhan Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in El Paso County include rainbow trout, common carp, brook trout, green sunfish and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. Calhan Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 73°F on average, January about 30°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. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Calhan Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. R D Nixon Reservoir at 3.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Calhan Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.