Crooked Arroyo Retention CA-2 Reservoir Fishing in Otero County, Colorado

• Overview

  Otero County, Colorado, is where Crooked Arroyo Retention CA-2 Reservoir sits. It stands 4,239 feet above sea level. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Colorado listings. Nearest place of any size is La Junta, 6.9 miles away. After that come Rocky Ford at 9.2 miles and Ordway at 21 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Crooked Arroyo Retention CA-2 Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Otero County include green sunfish, channel catfish, white sucker, bluegill and common carp. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. This water responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 29°F to 77°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Holbrook Reservoir at 9.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish this water.