Crooked Creek Reservoir Fishing Guide, Pitkin County, Colorado

• Overview

  Look for Crooked Creek Reservoir in the Pitkin County part of Colorado. Height above sea level is 9,416 feet. At 21 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It ranks high for size among our Pitkin County listings. The closest town, Edwards, is 16 miles away. Avon is 16 miles and Minturn 16 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Crooked Creek Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Reported across Pitkin County: cutthroat trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Crooked Creek Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 15°F in January to roughly 52°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late May. Expect the water usable from around late May until roughly early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan around that when you fish Crooked Creek Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Woods Lake, 1.1 miles away. Ask locally about Crooked Creek Reservoir if anything is unclear.