Davis Reservoir Number 1, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Davis Reservoir Number 1 falls in Boulder County, part of Colorado. The country here is open valley. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest place of any size is Gunbarrel, 1.6 miles away. Boulder sits 5 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Davis Reservoir Number 1

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Boulder County names black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On this water that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 30°F on the long-run figures. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Boat use is marked as prohibited in public data. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. A nature reserve borders this water, which usually brings restrictions. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Davis Reservoir Number 2 at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.