Coppinger Reservoir Fishing Guide, Montezuma County, Colorado

• Overview

  Coppinger Reservoir is listed under Montezuma County, Colorado. Open valley runs right down to the water. The water measures roughly 4 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Mancos, is 5.5 miles away. Cortez lies 14 miles off, Towaoc another 26 miles. This one is safely inside the county line. You can learn the basics of it in one visit.

• Where to Fish on Coppinger Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Montezuma County records list bluehead sucker, brook trout, bluegill, walleye and channel catfish among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Coppinger Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 26°F in January and 69°F in July. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Coppinger Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Hurst Reservoir, 1.1 miles away. Ask locally about Coppinger Reservoir if anything is unclear.