Davis Reservoir Number 2 near Gunbarrel: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Davis Reservoir Number 2 sits within Boulder County in Colorado. It sits in farm and woodlot. At roughly 15 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Gunbarrel sits 1.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Niwot (3.2 miles) and Boulder (5 miles). There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Davis Reservoir Number 2

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Boulder County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish this water to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 30°F in January up to 72°F in July. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping records boats as not allowed here, so plan to fish from the bank. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. A picnic spot sits 160 yards from the bank. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Davis Reservoir Number 1, 0.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing here settles the position at this water for certain.