Dotson and Enlargement Reservoir Fishing Guide, Pueblo County, Colorado

• Overview

  Dotson and Enlargement Reservoir lies in Pueblo County, in Colorado. Beyond the shoreline you have sage and rock. Around 130 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It is low-lying compared with other Colorado water we list. Fowler is the closest town at 9.6 miles. The nearest city of size is Pueblo, 24 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Dotson and Enlargement Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name rainbow trout, white sucker and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Dotson and Enlargement Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 78°F; by January the average is down near 30°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Dotson and Enlargement Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Nepesta Reservoir Number 5, 4 miles out. Check the position on Dotson and Enlargement Reservoir before loading the car.