Dixon Reservoir Fishing Guide, Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  Look for Dixon Reservoir in Larimer County, Colorado. The surroundings are rolling hill. Around 41 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It is low-lying compared with other Colorado water we list. Start from Laporte, 3.7 miles down the road. Fort Collins is 4.8 miles and Wellington 5 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Dixon Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Larimer County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Dixon Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 28°F in January to roughly 71°F in July. Some winters cap it and some do not. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dixon Reservoir. Settled weather over several days beats a single fine one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Water Supply and Storage Reservoir Number 4, 0.6 miles out. Where Dixon Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.