Deadman Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Deadman Reservoir in Elbert County, Colorado. Around the bank it is farm and woodlot. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The town to know is Ellicott, 21 miles out. The nearest city of size is Colorado Springs, 43 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Deadman Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. County-wide records name green sunfish, bluegill and fathead minnow. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Deadman Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 69°F at the top of summer and 27°F at the bottom of winter. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Deadman Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Ramah Reservoir, 13 miles away. Treat access at Deadman Reservoir as something to verify.