Clark Reservoir Number 1 Fishing near Colorado City, Colorado

• Overview

  Clark Reservoir Number 1 is set in Huerfano County, Colorado. The water sits 5,912 feet up. At about 30 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. 7.3 miles away sits Colorado City, the nearest town. Pueblo is the closest city, 31 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish. There are nine within 15 miles, rising to dozens at 30 miles.

• Where to Fish on Clark Reservoir Number 1

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records held for Huerfano County cover cutthroat trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 72°F, with January the cold end at about 31°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. 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. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Clark Reservoir Number 2 at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on this water before loading the car.