Croke Reservoir Fishing in Adams County, Colorado

• Overview

  In Colorado, Croke Reservoir belongs to Adams County. Elevation runs to 5,420 feet. The water measures roughly 14 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Northglenn at 0.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Thornton (2.1 miles) and Federal Heights (2.6 miles). This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Croke Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Adams County, recorded fish include common carp, white sucker and bluegill. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Croke Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 31°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Croke Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Public data records a pier about 110 yards out. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Northglenn Terminal Reservoir sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Croke Reservoir in what we hold.