Clairfield Reservoir Fishing Guide, Denver County, Colorado

• Overview

  Clairfield Reservoir is set in Denver County, Colorado. It lies 5,446 feet above sea level. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Denver County list holds plenty of bigger water. Lakewood at 2 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 1.9 miles to Lakewood, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Clairfield Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Denver County records list common carp, white sucker and bluegill among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Clairfield Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 31°F and July at about 73°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That shapes the year on Clairfield Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Ward Reservoir Number 5 at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Clairfield Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.