Cherry Lane Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Delta County, Colorado, is where Cherry Lane Reservoir sits. It sits in pine and birch country. Surface area runs to about 10 acres — small enough to read in one session. 11 miles away sits Cedaredge, the nearest town. It is 152 miles to Boulder, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about. Most anglers in the area know Twin Lake Number One, 1.8 miles away.

• Where to Fish on Cherry Lane Reservoir

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Delta County include rainbow trout, white sucker and flannelmouth sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Read Cherry Lane Reservoir for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 55°F and January near 16°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid May until roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Cherry Lane Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Cole Reservoir Number 3 at 0.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Cherry Lane Reservoir before loading the car.