Fishing Dresher Reservoir in Moffat County, Colorado

• Overview

  Dresher Reservoir is a Moffat County water, in Colorado. Elevation runs to 6,378 feet. About 13 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Craig sits 6 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Hayden at 9.5 miles and Steamboat Springs at 32 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water. The surroundings are ordinary; the fishing is the reason to come.

• Where to Fish on Dresher Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, white sucker and common carp. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Treat Dresher Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 20°F and July at about 65°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Expect Dresher Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Biskup Reservoir is 1.4 miles distant. Rules at Dresher Reservoir are worth checking on the day.