Fishing Delta Reservoir in Delta County, Colorado

• Overview

  Within Delta County, Colorado, you have Delta Reservoir. This is dry open country country. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Delta County. Some 4.7 miles away sits Delta, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Boulder, 171 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Delta Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Delta County records list rainbow trout, white sucker, flannelmouth sucker and bluehead sucker among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to Delta Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 76°F and January about 29°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. 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. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Delta Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Dry Fork Reservoir at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Delta Reservoir if anything is unclear.