Dry Creek Reservoir Fishing near Wellington, Colorado

• Overview

  Dry Creek Reservoir is listed under Larimer County, Colorado. The ground around here is open valley. Roughly 33 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The bank runs about 1.3 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Wellington, is 5.3 miles away. The big place round here is Fort Collins, 9.9 miles distant. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Dry Creek Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Larimer County: black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker and rainbow trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Dry Creek Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 29°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Dry Creek Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Spitzer Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Dry Creek Reservoir before loading the car.